Implementation of the Addendum Guidelines for Peanut Allergy Prevention by US allergists, a survey conducted by the NIAID, in collaboration with the AAAAI.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In 2017, the Addendum Guidelines for the Prevention of Peanut Allergy were published with recommendations on early introduction of peanut-containing foods based on infants' clinical history.

Objective

We sought to conduct a nationwide US survey to assess Guidelines implementation among allergists and immunologists who manage infants for food allergy.

Methods

Survey invitations were delivered to 3281 nonretired, US members of the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology, board certified in allergy and immunology. The survey assessed awareness and implementation of the Guidelines and barriers to implementation. Descriptive statistics were generated.

Results

Twenty-nine percent (946 of 3281) of surveyed allergists/immunologists responded, and 87

SUBMITTER: Johnson JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7590504 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature