Tag: #PediatricAllergy
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Smart Allergy Testing New Algorithm Enables Safe Food Challenges for Kids Outside the Hospital
Introduction: Children with multiple food allergies (MFAs) often undergo oral food challenges (OFCs) in hospitals due to the risk of anaphylaxis. However, a recent study proposes an innovative algorithm that safely enables certain OFCs to be performed in outpatient or office-based settings, significantly reducing stress, cost, and inconvenience for families.Visit https://www.allergyimmunoljournal.com/ for more groundbreaking research…
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Venom-Specific IgE Levels in ChildrenA Predictor of Severe Allergic Reactions
Introduction Severe allergic responses to insect stings in children can be alarming, yet identifying those at heightened risk remains a clinical challenge. A recent study highlights a potential breakthrough children with higher venom-specific IgE levels are significantly more likely to experience systemic reactions rather than just local large reactions (LLRs). This discovery could reshape pediatric…
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Topical Cyclosporin 0.05% Significantly Improves Quality of Life in Children with Atopic Conjunctivitis
Introduction Atopic conjunctivitis is a debilitating allergic eye condition commonly affecting children, significantly impairing their daily activities and academic performance. A recent clinical study examined the efficacy of topical cyclosporin A (0.05%) as an alternative to corticosteroids in treating this condition. The results were striking showing measurable improvement in symptoms and quality of life. Visit…
