Skin Patch Shows Promise for Children with Food Allergies
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CHOP participated in an international, multi-site study to determine if a skin patch could help children with peanut allergies.
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Planning for Holiday Gatherings When Your Child Has a Food Allergy
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
Find expert advice from CHOP clinical dietitians on how to plan an inclusive — and safe — holiday gatherings.
Children with Current Allergies Should Be Screened for a Chronic Food Allergy
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If children have known skin, food and respiratory allergies, doctors should screen them for a food allergy called EoE, a painful inflammation of the esophagus, according to a new study.
Top 8 Food Allergies in Kids and What Parents Need to Know
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
About 4 to 6 percent of children have a food allergy. Is your child one of them? Know the signs and treatment options.
The Truth about Peanut Allergies in Kids
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Introducing small amounts of peanut products to your baby can help ward off peanut allergies for some children. Learn about peanut allergies in kids.
Parents May Be Putting Kids with Food Allergies at Risk
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Nearly half of parents admit to not carrying around an epinephrine autoinjector or not reading food labels.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Named WAO Centers of Excellence
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The World Allergy Organization recognizes CHOP, Penn as leaders in the field of allergy education, research and training.
Ask Dr. Bell: In a Nut Shell
Published on in Children's View
Peanut allergies are one of the most common causes of severe allergic reactions in the United States. The Learning Early About Peanut Allergy (LEAP) trial followed 640 children with a high risk of peanut allergy from age 4 to 11 months until age 5. Read about the trial and its findings.
CHOP Named a Center of Excellence in Clinical Network for Food Allergy
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A new national network of centers committed to clinical research on food allergies will support high-quality expertise and services at CHOP.
Navigating A Nutty World: Megha's Peanut Allergy Story
Published on in Children's View
Peanut allergies can be life-threatening, but CHOP researchers are hoping to save lives with an innovative skin patch.