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New Position Paper Developed for Introduction of Gluten in Infancy

Gluten may be introduced between 4 and 12 months; earlier introduction tied to earlier development of CD
Timing of the diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccination is not tied to child food allergies; however

Timing of DTaP Vaccine Not Tied to Food Allergies at Age 1 Year

However, delayed DTaP immunization is tied to a reduction in eczema
Tick bites can induce immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to galactose-α-1

Tick Bites Implicated in Meat Allergy in Japanese Study

Haemaphysalis longicornis salivary gland protein-specific IgE ID'd in sera of patients with meat allergy
Most cow's milk allergic patients undergoing oral immunotherapy are able to consume cow's milk protein regularly without significant adverse reactions

Oral Immunotherapy Seems Beneficial for Cow’s Milk Allergy

Most patients are able to consume cow's milk protein regularly without serious adverse effects
Exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke in infancy is associated with increased risk of sensitization to food allergens up to age 16 years

Smoke Exposure in Infancy Ups Sensitization to Food Allergens

Secondhand smoke exposure also linked to increased risk of eczema with sensitization
Raw garlic can induce immediate hypersensitivity reactions

Immediate Hypersensitivity to Raw Garlic Described

Case report illustrates 31-year-old woman who reported wheals after ingesting raw garlic
Reduced skin barrier function seen in patients with atopic dermatitis may cause percutaneous sensitization by various proteins

Allergy to Soy Reported After Percutaneous Sensitization

Report describes severe symptoms after eating soy for esthetician with atopic dermatitis, hand eczema
Food allergy can be caused by immunological cross-reactions to common inhalant allergens

Immunological Cross-Reactions May Increase Food Allergies

IgE stimulated by a cross-reactive inhalant allergen can result in allergic reactions to diverse foods
Infants at high risk for peanut allergies should be given foods containing peanuts before they reach the age of 1 year

Consensus for Early Peanut Exposure in High-Risk Infants

Interim guidance issued in response to study finding exposure lowered chances of allergy by 80 percent
More patients with nonceliac wheat sensitivity and celiac disease than irritable bowel syndrome develop autoimmune diseases

Many With Nonceliac Wheat Sensitivity Have Autoimmune Dz

Higher proportion of patients with NCWS, celiac versus irritable bowel syndrome have autoimmune dz