Video: What the New Food Allergy Guidelines Offer

Although the exact prevalence of food allergy in the United States is not known, it is estimated that 10-12 million Americans are affected. To address this growing public health problem, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in conjunction with professional organizations including the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), federal agencies, and patient advocacy groups worked together to develop clinical guidelines for healthcare professionals on the diagnosis and management of food allergy. The Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Food Allergy in the United States were released in December 2010.

The video here is a discussion between Matthew J. Fenton, PhD, from NIAID, and Hugh A. Sampson, MD, past president of AAAAI, both of whom were involved in the guideline development process. . see the video here.