Abstract
Another Step Toward Defining an Immune-Mediated Subtype of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Highlights
Previous studies have identified a positive association of respiratory allergy and skin allergy with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as detailed in the current article
In their article “Association of Food Allergy and Other Allergic Conditions With Autism Spectrum Disorder,” Xu and colleagues[1] present new data that add to the growing body of literature supporting an immune-mediated subtype of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Respondents were asked about the occurrence of a food or digestive allergy, any kind of respiratory allergy, or eczema or any kind of skin allergy during the past 12 months
Summary
Previous studies have identified a positive association of respiratory allergy and skin allergy with ASD, as detailed in the current article. In their article “Association of Food Allergy and Other Allergic Conditions With Autism Spectrum Disorder,” Xu and colleagues[1] present new data that add to the growing body of literature supporting an immune-mediated subtype of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The investigators analyzed data from the National Health Interview Survey, a continuous, ongoing, nationally representative annual health survey conducted in the United States since 1957.
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