A study to assess current approaches of allergists in European countries diagnosing and managing children and adolescents with peanut allergy.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Food allergy is documented to result in considerable morbidity, negative impact on quality of life, and substantial medical care costs. Although anecdotal data suggest widely varying practices in the diagnosis and management of food allergies, the diversity and relative frequency of these practices have not been documented.

Methods

A questionnaire was developed evaluating allergists' management approaches of individuals with peanut allergy (PA) in Germany (DE), France (FR), and the United Kingdom (UK).

Results

Here, we report the survey results from a total of 109 allergists from DE, FR and the UK. They reported to confirm PA at initial diagnosis using skin prick test (≥60%), while allergists from DE and FR reported using allergen-specific IgE testing more (

SUBMITTER: Sharma V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7714149 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature