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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2010 Dec 9.
Published in final edited form as: J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2009 Feb 26;123(5):1012–1021. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2009.01.045

TABLE II.

Preventive measures to avoid sensitization

Factor Handling
Exposure to tobacco smoke Avoidance by mother and child
Alcohol intake Avoidance during pregnancy and lactation
Diet during pregnancy and lactation Well balanced; no special diet necessary, except for allergic mother or allergic child
Allergen contact (eg, animal and dust) Avoidance only if allergy already exists in mother or child
Solid food introduction Avoidance up to the age of 4 months
Drugs Avoidance of nonprescription drugs, self-medication, and dietary supplements;
 application of drugs and other substances only when recommended or prescribed by a physician