The Future of Food Allergy

The Future of Food Allergy

Author: Children's Hospital Colorado April 28, 2026 Duration: 31:23

A toddler takes their first bite of peanut butter and breaks out in hives. A parent sits across from you, equal parts frightened and overwhelmed, asking the question you hear every day, "What happens now?" Food allergies have long lived at the intersection of fear and uncertainty, for families and clinicians alike. But that story is changing. A landscape once defined by strict avoidance is rapidly evolving into proactive management, personalized risk assessment, and emerging therapies that are reshaping outcomes. In this episode, we step into that evolving world. From early introduction and updated diagnostic strategies to the expanding role of oral immunotherapy and biologics, we'll unpack what's here, what's coming, and what it means for how you care for patients in real time.  

Two allergy experts, David Fleischer, MD, and Allison Hicks, MD, join us for this episode. Dr. Fleischer is the Section Head of Allergy and Immunology, as well as the Director of the Allergy and Immunology Center at Children's Hospital Colorado. Dr. Hicks is the Director of Food Immunotherapies. They both teach at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Some highlights from this episode include:

  • How food allergy management has evolved 
  • The biggest misconceptions about food allergies 
  • The latest guidelines on early, consistent introduction to different foods 
  • What the current treatment options look like and the role of the pediatrician 

For more information on Children's Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org. 


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