Q&A: Consistent, timely exposures ‘key’ to infant food allergen introduction

PHOENIX — Allergens should not be avoided but rather introduced early and often into an infant’s diet to reduce risk for food allergy, according to a presentation at American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.
Healio spoke with Amanda Cox, MD, FAAAAI, assistant professor of pediatrics in the division of pediatric allergy at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, to learn more about the guidance and research behind early introduction of allergens, and best feeding practices to ensure infants have a diverse diet.
Healio: What is the latest guidance on the

PHOENIX — Allergens should not be avoided but rather introduced early and often into an infant’s diet to reduce risk for food allergy, according to a presentation at American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.
Healio spoke with Amanda Cox, MD, FAAAAI, assistant professor of pediatrics in the division of pediatric allergy at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, to learn more about the guidance and research behind early introduction of allergens, and best feeding practices to ensure infants have a diverse diet.
Healio: What is the latest guidance on the