Brian C. Schroer

Nonallergic rhinitis: Common problem, chronic symptoms

Nonallergic rhinitis can significantly affect a patient’s quality of life. It is difficult to distinguish from allergic rhinitis, but it has different triggers, and its response to treatment can vary. We review its differential diagnosis, causes, and treatment. Allergic and nonallergic rhinitis have similar symptoms, but their mechanisms and treatment differ.

Youtube and Food Allergy: An Appraisal of the Educational Quality of Information

Food allergy affects an estimated 8% of children and 3% of adults in the United States. Food‐allergic individuals increasingly use the web for medical information. We sought to determine the educational quality of food allergy YouTube videos.

What is new in managing patients with food allergy? Almost everything

Purpose of review This review aims to describe current concepts in managing patients with food allergy. There have been many recent advances in the management of patients with IgE-mediated reactions to food, including diagnosis, prevention, management, and ongoing research in the field. Food allergy is increasing in prevalence and may be life threatening. This review aims to highlight changes in recommended practice when diagnosing and managing patients with food allergy. Recent findings Early introduction of highly allergenic foods, particularly peanut, has been shown to decrease the risk for development of food allergy in patients who are at elevated risk. Avoidance of foods without a clinical history of food allergy may increase the risk of subsequent allergy. Epinephrine remains the first line therapy for anaphylaxis, and patients and families need to be instructed on indications and technique for use. Promising research is ongoing in areas of immunotherapy to food allergens. Summary Food allergy is a potentially life-threatening condition that may persist throughout adulthood. Practitioners should be aware of changes to recommendations for the diagnosis, prevention, and management of patients with food allergy.