Clinical Quiz: Clinical Considerations in Food Allergy Prevention

While research has advanced our understanding of food allergy prevention, translating these findings into clinical practice requires careful consideration of individual patient factors, risk stratification, and parental guidance. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), and Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (CSACI)’s consensus guidance provides a framework for clinicians to implement evidence-based strategies for allergy prevention while addressing the concerns of families and caregivers. Key topics include identifying infants at high risk for food allergies, assessing readiness for allergenic food introduction, and recognizing when additional precautions—such as specialist referral or supervised feeding—may be necessary.

Beyond early introduction and dietary diversity, the guidelines also discuss broader clinical implications, including the impact of feeding patterns, the role of probiotics, and the evolving understanding of food protein-induced allergic disorders. Effective counseling strategies, shared decision-making with families, and addressing misinformation are essential components of implementing these recommendations.

AAAAI will be holding its 2025 AAAAI/World Allergy Organization (WAO) Joint Congress on February 28-March 3 in San Diego, California. Stay tuned to HCPLive® for the latest updates live to you from the meeting.

In this quiz, the last in a series of 3, we will evaluate your knowledge of best practices for clinical assessment, counseling, and management strategies in the primary prevention of food allergy.

This quiz was created in part with AI, based off of guidelines from the reference document below.

REFERENCE

Abrams EM, Shaker M, Stukus D, Mack DP, Greenhawt M. Updates in Food Allergy Prevention in Children. Pediatrics. 2023; 152 (5): e2023062836. doi: 10.1542/peds.2023-062836