Publications by authors named "Alyson M Kakakios"
Background: Epidemiologic evidence suggests delayed introduction of egg might not protect against egg allergy in infants at risk of allergic disease.
Objective: We sought to assess whether dietary introduction of egg between 4 and 6 months in infants at risk of allergy would reduce sensitization to egg.
Methods: We conducted a randomized controlled trial in infants with at least 1 first-degree relative with allergic disease.
Article Synopsis
- Two children were misdiagnosed with asthma despite presenting with cough and wheeze.
- Their symptoms were actually caused by achalasia, a condition where the esophagus has difficulty moving food to the stomach.
- The cases emphasize the need for careful diagnosis and testing, such as chest X-rays and pulmonary function tests, when asthma treatment isn't effective.