Allergie aux protéines du lait de vache : guide pratique de la réintroduction des protéines du lait de vache : quand, comment réintroduire

International audienceOnce cow’s milk protein allergy (CMA) has been diagnosed, the question is when and how it should be reintroduced. Current knowledge makes it possible to offer treatments suited to the diversity of clinical presentations. After a summary analysis of recent advances in different forms of CMA, based on current knowledge about cow’s milk immunotherapy, we propose practical approaches for indications and reintroduction methods in both non-IgE-mediated and IgE-mediated CMA. This article reflects a recent literature analysis as well as the experiences of various contributors.Une fois le diagnostic d’allergie aux protéines du lait de vache (APLV) effectué se posent les questions du moment et des modalités de la réintroduction. Les connaissances actuelles permettent de proposer des prises en charge adaptées à la diversité des tableaux cliniques de l’APLV. Après avoir rappelé les acquis récents dans les différentes formes d’APLV, envisagé les connaissances actuelles sur l’immunothérapie au lait de vache, nous proposerons des attitudes pratiques sur les indications et les modalités de réintroduction dans les APLV de forme non IgE médiée et IgE médiée. Cet article reflète l’analyse récente de la littérature et les expériences des différents contributeurs

Oral food challenge in children: an expert review

Oral food challenges are indicated for the diagnosis of food allergy and the double-blind, placebo-controlled oral food challenge is considered the gold standard diagnostic method in children with suspected food allergy. This practice parameter for oral food challenges in children was prepared by a workgroup at the request of the French Society for Allergology and Clinical Immunology (SFAIC) and the French Paediatric Society for Allergology and Pulmonology (SP2A). We aimed to develop practical guidelines for oral food challenges in children for the diagnosis of suspected food allergy or the evaluation of food tolerance. We also considered the safety measures to be implemented during testing and management of the potentially serious allergic reactions that may arise during the test. The strength of the recommendations was established, using the GRADE evidence-based approach. We considered four issues: (1) the selection of children for oral food challenges (indications and contraindications); (2) the procedure used (material, where the test should be carried out, technique and management of reactions); (3) interpretation of the test and (4) consequences of the test