Sublingual Immunotherapy help kids with Food Allergies? Despite some recent studies exploring the use of oral or sublingual immunotherapy, Dr. Kenneth Backman emphasizes that it is still experimental and should not be tried at home. As the story from HealthDay News notes below, there are many dangers in their use. Also, sublingual immunotherapy is not…
Food Allergies Increase in Kids FROM DR. BACKMAN AND DR. VEKSLER: We are seeing more food allergy issues among children and adults. There are measures you can take to minimize your reaction and exposure. See health library at left. For the full story dated Oct. 22, 2008 from MD News, click here. Child food allergies…
Dr. Backman Named Allergy Chief at Bridgeport Dr. Backman has been named Chief of Allergy at Bridgeport Hospital. Dr. Backman, who is board certified in Adult and Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College. He completed his residency at the University of Chicago Hospitals, and fellowship in Adult and…
Early peanut introduction can prevent peanut allergy for infants across risk categories LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The medical community should ask two questions about preventive peanut allergy interventions among infants, according to a presentation at the American College of Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting. “First, is it worthwhile targeting the whole population of infants if only…
Begin medications in late February or early March to help prevent spring allergy symptoms It’s important to begin allergy meds two weeks before symptoms are expected to appear when possible, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). And although spring allergies aren’t necessarily top of mind in February, climate change means…
Moisture damage and mold in the home during infancy associated with persistent childhood wheeze Residential exposure to moisture damage and mold during infancy had a dose-dependent association with wheeze later in childhood, according to a study published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. Exposures were particularly associated with persistent and recurrent wheeze, which is a risk factor for…
Allergen immunotherapy improves quality of life in children with nasal and eye allergies Pollen subcutaneous immunotherapy(“allergy shots”) improved health-related quality of life (HRQOL), decreased symptom scores with 1 year of treatment, and maintained improvements for the next 2 years (total observation was 3 years) among children and adolescents with allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, according to study findings…
Tree nut oral immunotherapy deemed safe for preschoolers, under investigation OIT (oral immunotherapy) for tree nut allergies was safe and tolerable among a preschool population with results comparable to OIT for peanut allergy, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. Considering these results, tree nut OIT should be offered…
CT MAGAZINE TOP DOCS 2023 We are pleased to announce that all three of our physicians, Drs. Kenneth Backman, Katherine Bloom, and Sara Dever, are listed in this year’s CT Magazine Top Doctors issue. CT Magazine uses Castle Connolly for their doctor ratings. Please click on the link below to see the listing. Castle Connolly…
Testing options for insect sting allergy PARK CITY, Utah — Patients who have had systemic reactions to insect stings should be evaluated, including education and testing, according to a presentation here. “We all try to avoid stinging insects,” Melinda M. Rathkopf, MD, MBA, allergist and immunologist with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, said during her presentation at the Association…