http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/foodAllergy/clinical/Pages/patients.aspx
A new allergy guide for the Dr's. has been released as of today. I read through this article. There doesn't seem to be much in the way of new stuff in there. This seems to be the only big thing. Of course they don't post it all. :P
"The Food Allergy Guidelines—What They Tell Your Doctor
The guidelines were developed for health care professionals. In addition to important background information about food allergy, the guidelines contain 43 clinical recommendations that can help your doctor determine whether you have food allergy and if you do, then customize your care.
The guidelines provide the following information:
•Definitions of food allergy and disorders associated with food allergy
•Descriptions of the development of food allergy and conditions associated with food allergy
•Recommendations on
◦How to diagnose food allergy and what tests to use
◦How to manage non-life-threatening allergic reactions
◦How to diagnose and manage potentially life-threatening food-induced anaphylaxis and other acute reactions"
So it might not seem like much HOWEVER it is another reminder for general docs!!! I know we really struggled with our ped, because they just have so much they have to know that they barely know anything about allergies. So it's nice for them to have new information on how to diagnose allergies so that they can do a referral!
This is good news. I remember when Jacob was about 2 months old and I found out he was allergic to soy, because I gave him soy formula. To quote his pediatrician, "How do you know he has a soy allergy? He is too young to show allergies, and I doubt he has it."
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