Food Allergies Diagnosis and Hot Topics (S1:E16)

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