Is it possible to reduce the burden of food allergy and atopic dermatitis in children, or Why prevention is better than cure

Introduction. The increasing prevalence of allergic diseases, the variety of clinical forms, the severity of manifestations and a significant violation of the quality of life of patients determine the importance of the allergy problem and the search for its solutions. The purpose of the review is to analyze the advantages and possibilities of preventing allergic diseases at the present stage. Content. The review presents current data reflecting various aspects of the burden of food allergies and atopic dermatitis in the pediatric population, an analysis of clinical recommendations, as well as the results of modern clinical and pharmacoeconomical studies of the effectiveness of nutritional strategies in the field of primary allergy prevention. Conclusion. The analysis of the results of numerous studies in the field of prevention of allergic diseases, their qualitative interpretation and translation into relevant clinical recommendations should become the basis for solving the problem of the allergy epidemic and confirming the golden rule of medicine that prevention is better than treatment.