Perspectives and gaps in the management of food allergy and anaphylaxis in the Asia-Pacific Region.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Food allergy (FA), which is a condition that has no effective cure and can result in severe life-threatening allergic reactions, remains a global public health concern; however, little is known about how FAs are currently managed in the Asia-Pacific region.

Objective

The main objective of this survey was to evaluate the epidemiology of FA, as well as the availability of resources and practices for management of FA and anaphylaxis by health care providers across Asia.

Methods

From June 2022 to September 2022, a questionnaire-based survey comprising 66 questions was electronically sent to member societies of the Asia Pacific Association of Allergy Asthma and Clinical Immunology by using Survey Monkey.

Results

A total of 20 responses were received from

SUBMITTER: Leung ASY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10818080 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature