Jean A. Chapman

Food allergy: a practice parameter

TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Preface S1 II. Glossary S2 III. Executive Summary S3 IV. Summary Statements S6 V. Classification of Major Food Allergens and Clinical Implications S11 VI. Mucosal Immune Responses Induced by Foods S12 VII. The Clinical Spectrum of Food Allergy S15 VIII. Algorithm and Annotations S18 IX. Prevalence and Epidemiology S21 X. Natural History of Food Allergy S22 XI. Risk Factors and Prevention of Food Allergy S23 XII. Cross-reactivity of Food Allergens S24 XIII. Adverse Reactions to Food Additives S30 XIV. Genetically Modified Foods S32 XV. Diagnosis of Food Allergy S33 XVI. Food-Dependent Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis S39 XVII. Differential Diagnosis of Adverse Reactions to Foods S40 XVIII. General Management of Food Allergy S44 XIX. Management in Special Settings and Circumstances S45 XX. Future Directions S47 XXI. Appendix: Suggested Oral Challenge Methods S48 XXII. Acknowledgments S49 XXIII. References S50

Disease management of atopic dermatitis: an updated practice parameter

ratory disease but often is the first manifestation of allergic disease. Most patients with atopic dermatitis will develop allergic rhinitis or asthma. The evaluation and management of atopic dermatitis are, therefore, an integral part of an allergist/immunologist’s training and practice. It is also important for the primary care physician to understand the basis for effective evaluation and management of patients with this condition, since atopic dermatitis affects more than 10% of children and can have a significant impact on the patient’s quality of life. As discussed in this document, it is also important for the primary care physician to know when to appropriately consult a specialist in atopic dermatitis.

Symptom severity assessment of allergic rhinitis: part 1

Sheldon L. Spector, MD; Richard A. Nicklas, MD; Jean A. Chapman, MD; I. Leonard Bernstein, MD;William E. Berger, MD; Joann Blessing-Moore, MD; Mark S. Dykewicz, MD;Stanley M. Fineman, MD; Rufus E. Lee, MD; James T. Li, MD, PhD; Jay M. Portnoy, MD;Diane E. Schuller, MD; David Lang, MD; and Stephen A. Tilles, MD