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ArticleThe World Allergy Organization journal2025

Risk of IgE-mediated food allergy and its impact on child growth: A machine learning approach.

Ning Zhu, Tingting Chen, Lei Wang, Fangyuan Cai, Xiaoying Zhong, Xiaoxiao Fang, Mingxin Chen, Junyi Lin, Huixi Tu, Yimin Zhao and 3 more

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Ning ZhuDepartment of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China.
Tingting ChenDepartment of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China.
Lei WangDepartment of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China.
Fangyuan CaiDepartment of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China.
Xiaoying ZhongDepartment of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China.
Xiaoxiao FangDepartment of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China.
Mingxin ChenDepartment of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China.
Junyi LinDepartment of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China.
Huixi TuThe Second Clinical Medical College of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China.
Yimin ZhaoThe Second Clinical Medical College of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China.
Yihan HuThe Second Clinical Medical College of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China.
Weixi ZhangDepartment of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China.
Jingjing SongDepartment of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China.

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Abstract

Objective: Food allergy (FA) directly affects children's nutritional status, with a significantly higher risk of growth retardation among affected children. Identifying risk factors for FA and strategies to promote growth catch-up can offer valuable guidance for the treatment and nutritional management of children with FA. Design: We developed machine learning models to predict the occurrence of immunoglobulin E-mediated food allergy (IgE-FA) and the likelihood of post-treatment growth catch-up, using demographic and biological baseline data. Patients: We recruited 130 children aged 0-3 years with IgE-FA as the FA group and 65 healthy children as the control group. Results: Using machine-learning-based bioinformatics analysis, we developed predictive models and identified key factors influencing growth in IgE-FA children. The IgE-FA prediction model achieved an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.78 (95% CI: 0.708-0.848). Greater birthweight, a family history of allergies, and early-life antibiotic exposure were identified as risk factors for IgE-FA. Notably, early antibiotic exposure increased the risk of IgE-FA by 2.77 times and the risk of milk allergy by 2.56 times. Growth analysis, both overall and by subgroup, revealed that pre-treatment weight strongly correlates with post-treatment height, weight, and body mass index (BMI), offering new perspectives for predicting and monitoring outcomes in IgE-FA. Milk allergy mainly impacts weight catch-up, whereas egg allergy affects BMI. Controlled avoidance of allergenic foods supports growth recovery in affected children. Conclusion: Growth in children with IgE-FA is often restricted, and achieving expected growth levels remains challenging even after treatment. Weight is a sensitive and accessible indicator for predicting IgE-FA and plays a key role in post-treatment growth catch-up. Early and personalized nutritional guidance, along with regular weight monitoring, is recommended for all children with food allergy.

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ChildChild healthFood hypersensitivityInfantMachine learningPreschool

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