The acute and long-term management of food allergy: protocol for a rapid systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Allergic reactions to plant and animal derived food allergens can have serious consequences for sufferers and their families. The associated social, emotional and financial costs make it a priority to understand the best ways of managing such immune-mediated hypersensitivity responses. Conceptually, there are two main approaches to managing food allergy: those targeting immediate symptoms and those aiming to support long-term management of the condition. The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology is developing guidelines about what constitutes an effective treatment for food allergies. As part of the guidelines development process, a systematic review is planned to examine published research about the management of food allergy in adults and children.

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SUBMITTER: de Silva D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3637062 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature