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CNA
2 days ago
- Health
- CNA
The challenges faced by adults who develop allergies later in life
The challenges faced by adults who develop allergies later in life Photo: CNA/Ooi Boon Keong 7 years ago, Ms Tan Hui San, 32, discovered she was suddenly allergic to nuts. She had no problems previously. Photo: CNA/Ooi Boon Keong Doctors say they're seeing more adult allergy cases, especially involving shellfish, nuts, and storage mites. Photo: CNA/Ooi Boon Keong Triggers include environmental changes, infections, genetics, or cross-reactions with other allergens. Photo: Courtesy of Rae Teo Long-term exposure doesn't guarantee lifelong immunity, say doctors. Photo: CNA/Ooi Boon Keong Ms Rae Teo, 29, who has lived with allergies since childhood, did not enjoy eating in the past as it was such a stressor. Photo: CNA/Ooi Boon Keong Mr Joshua Shih, 34, who has a gluten and dairy intolerance, said looking for food options in Singapore can be an ordeal. Photo: CNA/Ooi Boon Keong HR director Julie Lee, 54, said there were times where she felt left out and "not welcome" at work because of her allergies. Photo: CNA/Ooi Boon Keong Next Story
Medscape
24-07-2025
- Health
- Medscape
Food Allergies Tied to Increased Mental Health Risk in Kids
TOPLINE: Food allergies in children were associated with elevated risks for eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. These mental health risks varied from those seen in children with other chronic conditions such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, and type 1 diabetes. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective study including data from 1,153,984 children aged 0-18 years from UK primary care practices between 2000 and 2021 to assess the link between food allergies and mental health outcomes. The participants were categorized into those with food allergies (n = 23,263; median age, 5 years; 43% girls); without food allergies (n = 1,130,721; median age, 8 years; 48% girls); and with asthma (n = 136,453; median age, 8 years; 43% girls), type 1 diabetes (n = 4835; median age, 11 years; 45% girls), or atopic dermatitis (n = 207,575; median age, 5 years; 51% girls) with no history of food allergies. All participants were followed up for at least 1 year and up to 20 years to assess the development of specified mental health conditions. TAKEAWAY: Children with food allergies had significantly higher risks of being diagnosed with eating disorders (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 1.85; 95% CI, 1.42-2.41), anxiety (aHR, 1.35; 95% CI, 1.25-1.45), and depression (aHR, 1.24; 95% CI, 1.11-1.39) than children without food allergies. Children with food allergies had a significantly lower risk for depression than their peers with asthma (aHR, 0.77; 95% CI, 0.68-0.87) and those with type 1 diabetes (aHR, 0.64; 95% CI, 0.54-0.76). The risk for anxiety was significantly lower among children with food allergies than among those with asthma (aHR, 0.86; 95% CI, 0.79-0.91). IN PRACTICE: 'In light of these results, we recommend a holistic approach to FA [food allergy] management that integrates mental health screening and support into routine care,' the authors wrote. 'This could involve regular psychological assessments, educational programs about potential mental health risks for patients and families, and closer collaboration between allergists and mental health professionals,' they added. SOURCE: Natalie Flaks‑Manov, with KI Research Institute, Kfar Malal, Israel, was the lead author of the study, which was published online on July 16 in the European Journal of Pediatrics. LIMITATIONS: The study was potentially limited by its retrospective design and reliance on routine electronic health record data, lacking confirmation of mental health diagnoses by specialists or use of standardized tools. Additionally, data on both the severity of various conditions and family history of mental illness were missing. DISCLOSURES: The authors reported having no conflicts of interest. This article was created using several editorial tools, including AI, as part of the process. Human editors reviewed this content before publication.
Daily Mail
20-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
People are divided over plane passenger's life-saving nuts request
Dan Kelly has to be cautious when he's flying because of his severe nut allergy. In a video, posted to his TikTok account @_maycontain, Dan can be seen onboard an easyJet flight, asking the cabin crew whether it's okay to make an announcement to the whole plane to warn them the flight should be nut-free for his safety. In the clip, the flight attendant can be seen asking Dan whether he has an EpiPen - which he confirms he does - and where he's sitting. Dan captioned the video: 'I love it when flight attendants understand straight away. 'Surely people can go without nuts for a few hours if it could save someone's life! 'Honestly, I don't understand why some people still don't take food allergies seriously. 'If it were you or your child living with a life-threatening allergy, you'd hope others would show a bit more empathy and recognize just how serious it really is!' But, while most people were very sympathetic towards Dan, he revealed the video 'caused quite a stir' and he received some very negative comments from 'a few small-minded people who seem to have nothing better to do than try to provoke a reaction'. One of the comments was: 'I would make all people with allergies sit in a toilet the whole flight. So annoying as I love peanuts with my Gin and tonic.' Another added: 'One person shouldn't dictate what a plane load of people can and cannot eat.' A third passenger agreed: 'I'd be the first to open up a packet of peanut m&ms. Just because I can!' And another troll wrote: 'I always eat Snickers on planes. Nobody tells me not to eat.' But Dan took these negative comments in his stride and said: 'I think it really highlights just how much misunderstanding still exists around allergies even if it's just a small group of people, the lack of seriousness in society is still very real.'
Medscape
17-07-2025
- Health
- Medscape
Food Allergies Alter Nutrient Intake in Adults
TOPLINE: Adults with milk or egg allergies and those with a combination of milk/egg and peanut or tree nut allergies had significantly lower intake of cholesterol, short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and medium-chain (MC) FAs than the general population. The mixed allergy group also consumed more fiber, genistein, and daidzein. METHODOLOGY: Researchers compared intakes of nutrients and food compounds between Dutch adults aged 19 years or older with confirmed food allergies (n = 73; 70% women) and matched control individuals of the same age range (n = 415; 64% women). Adults with allergies were categorized as those with milk/egg allergy (n = 16), peanut/tree nut allergy (n = 35), and combined milk/egg and peanut/tree nut allergies, also referred to as mixed allergy (n = 22). Dietary intake was assessed using structured 24-hour recalls on 2 nonconsecutive days (1 weekday and 1 weekend day). TAKEAWAY: Intakes of beta-lactose, butyric acid, caproic acid, capric acid, caprylic acid, lauric acid, myristoleic acid, conjugated linoleic acid, and unspecified saturated fatty acids were significantly lower in the milk/egg and mixed allergy groups than the general population, with 1.6-3.2 and 1.3-2.9 lower mean defined intake levels, respectively. The combined allergy group had 1.7-1.8 times higher consumption of several bell pepper compounds (primarily capsianosides and capsaicinoids) than the general population. The milk/egg allergy group had 4.6-4.7 times higher intakes of soy polyphenols (daidzein and genistein) than the general population. The intake of food compounds was not significantly different between the peanut/tree nut allergy group and general population. IN PRACTICE: 'Notably, milk/egg and mixed allergic individuals showed a significantly lower intake of SCFA and MCFA that are presumed to play a beneficial role in the human body, including intestinal health. The low intake of these fatty acids may therefore potentially negatively affect their health,' the authors wrote. 'On the other hand, lower cholesterol and higher total fiber, genistein, and daidzein intakes in the mixed allergic group might provide a health benefit over the general population.' SOURCE: Marie Y. Meima, with University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands, was the corresponding author of the study, which was published online on July 11 in Nutrients. LIMITATIONS: The study was potentially limited by the small sample size of the allergy groups, absence of data on supplement use, and coverage of only 489 food compounds, which represents just a fraction of the tens of thousands of compounds present in the diet. DISCLOSURES: This study was funded by Dutch Governmental TNO Research Cooperation Funds. The authors reported having no conflicts of interest. This article was created using several editorial tools, including AI, as part of the process. Human editors reviewed this content before publication.
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Plane passenger's life-saving allergy request sparks outrage as he's labelled 'selfish'
As someone with a severe nut allergy, Dan Kelly always has to be cautious when he's flying. In a video, posted to his TikTok account @_maycontain, Dan can be seen onboard an easyJet flight, asking the cabin crew whether it's okay to make an announcement to the whole plane to warn them the flight should be nut-free for his safety. In the clip, the flight attendant can be seen asking Dan whether he has an EpiPen - which he confirms he does - and where he's sat. Dan captioned the video: 'I love it when flight attendants understand straight away. 'Surely people can go without nuts for a few hours if it could save someone's life! 'Honestly, I don't understand why some people still don't take food allergies seriously. 'If it were you or your child living with a life-threatening allergy, you'd hope others would show a bit more empathy and recognise just how serious it really is!' But, while most people were very sympathetic towards Dan, he revealed the video 'caused quite a stir' and he received some very negative comments from 'a few small-minded people who seem to have nothing better to do than try to provoke a reaction'. View this post on Instagram A post shared by May Contain | Allergy Blog and Podcast 🎙️ (@_maycontain) One of the cruel comments was: 'I would make all people with allergies sit in a toilet the whole flight. So annoying as I love peanuts with my Gin and tonic.' Another added: 'One person shouldn't dictate what a plane load of people can and cannot eat.' A third nutty passenger agreed: 'I'd be the first to open up a packet of peanut m&ms. Just because I can!' And another troll wrote: 'I always eat Snickers on planes. Nobody tells me not to eat.' But Dan took these negative comments in his stride and said: 'I think it really highlights just how much misunderstanding still exists around allergies even if it's just a small group of people, the lack of seriousness in society is still very real.'
