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
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