Food Allergies Diagnosis and Hot Topics (S1:E16)

Nov 21, 2017

With us today is Matthew Greenhawt, MD, associate professor of pediatrics and allergy at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Greenhawt discusses hot topics surrounding food-related allergies, including the early introduction of peanuts.

In this episode:

• What initial steps to take before referring patients to an allergist
• The importance of getting a complete patient history to diagnose food allergies
• Tools primary care providers can utilize in the diagnostic process
• Why the presence of IGE may not be an effective marker for a food allergy
• Understanding the cross-reactivity between different allergies
• How to implement a food allergy action plan
• Methods and recommendations for early introduction of the peanut
• Where providers can find resources for on-going food allergy education
• Recommendations on prescribing epinephrine

Links from today's episode

• Food allergies
• Research on how to avoid food allergies
• UpToDate