Management of children with food allergies by allergists in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Management of patients with food allergies is complex, especially in cases of patients with multiple and potentially severe food allergies. Although international guidelines exist for food allergy management, the role of the allergist in the decision-making process is key.

Objective

Our aim was to investigate the management patterns and educational needs of practicing allergists treating patients with food allergies.

Methods

An online survey was e-mailed to United States-based practicing allergists (N = 2833) in November-December 2021. The allergists were screened for managing 1 or more patients (including ≥25% pediatric patients) with food allergies per month. The allergists responded to questions regarding food allergy management in response to 2 hypothet

SUBMITTER: Anagnostou A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11750536 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature