A new study analyzing health records found that pediatric patients with food allergies and atopic dermatitis before 36 months of age were more likely to develop moderate-to-severe asthma, allergic rhinitis, and anaphylaxis by ages 5 to 11 years. The patients with food allergy had higher rates of asthma visits, greater use of controller medications, and more frequent systemic corticosteroid use, highlighting the importance of early identification and monitoring for pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis.

Source: JACI in Practice