Pacifier cleaning by sucking linked to lower infant allergy markers
A study of 128 mother child pairs suggests infants whose mothers cleaned pacifiers by sucking on them had lower blood IgE levels over 18 months. Researchers caution no cause effect and advise against changing clinical practice yet.
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American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
ACAAD
Seattle
Eliane Abou-Jaoude
Henry Ford Health System
Detroit
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Neeta Ogden
Strategies to dodge food allergy reactions when dining out
A survey of 39 diners with allergies finds those without reactions used about 15 strategies, while those with reactions used about six. The study from Cleveland Clinic children’s hospitals highlights steps like speaking to the waiter on arrival, choosing simple ingredients, and checking restaurant sites for ingredients.
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Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital
Ohio
Kerns
Justine Ade
University Hospitals
Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
Cleveland
Ade
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