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Mini Review - Asthma and Food Allergy
Ru-Xin Foong1,2, George du Toit1, Adam T Fox1
1Division of Asthma, Allergy and Lung Biology, Department of Paediatric Allergy, King's College London and Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom.
Current Pediatric Reviews
|May 8, 2018
Summary
Children with asthma and food allergy face increased risks of severe asthma attacks and life-threatening anaphylaxis. Early recognition of this link is crucial for effective management and treatment of these atopic conditions.
Area of Science:
- Allergy and Immunology
- Pediatric Respiratory Medicine
Background:
- Atopic conditions frequently coexist, with one condition increasing the risk of developing others.
- The relationship between asthma and food allergy is established but not fully elucidated.
- Children with both asthma and food allergy show a higher risk of severe asthma exacerbations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the significant association between asthma and food allergy in children.
- To emphasize the increased risks faced by children with comorbid asthma and food allergy.
Main Methods:
- This study is a review of existing research on the interplay between asthma and food allergy.
- Analysis of clinical data linking comorbid atopic conditions to disease severity.
Main Results:
- Children with both asthma and food allergy are prone to more severe asthma episodes.
- These children are also at risk for asthma attacks triggered by food allergens.
- A significant risk of food allergen-induced anaphylaxis exists in this population.
Conclusions:
- The comorbidity of asthma and food allergy necessitates clinical awareness.
- Understanding this association is vital for appropriate patient management and treatment.
- Prompt recognition can prevent severe, potentially fatal allergic reactions and asthma exacerbations.
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