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Abstract

The past few years has noted a number of new development relevant to the practice of pediatric allergy. This chapter aims to hit the highlights of areas of clinical practice where there are either significant changes to recommendations, and/or areas of clear clinical importance where the pediatrician should ensure they are following best practices. Specifically, we have highlighted new developments in food allergy, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, and anaphylaxis.

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Ciccolini, A., French, S., Tenn, M., Ellis, A.K. (2018). Update in Pediatric Allergy. In: Piteau, S. (eds) Update in Pediatrics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58027-2_2

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