01.11.2019 | Food Allergy (E Kim, Section Editor) | Ausgabe 11/2019
Update on Early Introduction of Peanut to Prevent Allergy Development: Challenges with Implementation
- Zeitschrift:
- Current Allergy and Asthma Reports > Ausgabe 11/2019
Wichtige Hinweise
This article is part of the Topical Collection on Food Allergy
Publisher’s Note
Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.
Abstract
Purpose of Review
This review summarizes the evidence leading towards the development of new guidelines that recommend early introduction of peanut to prevent the development of peanut allergy. It also reviews the current understanding of challenges faced with implementation of these recommendations on a widespread basis.
Recent Findings
Prior recommendations to avoid feeding allergenic foods to infants have been updated and reversed. This paradigm shift in advice has created an opportunity on a population level to try and halt the recent increase in prevalence of peanut allergy. However, challenges with implementation of these new guidelines exist in many areas.
Summary
While evidence supports the early introduction of peanut to prevent allergy development, the application and challenges faced with these recommendations are not fully understood. Persistent efforts from pediatricians and allergists, as well as acceptance from parents, will be necessary in order to make a significant impact on the prevalence of peanut allergy.
