Doing More with Less.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1056/EVIDe2300223.
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Abstract
Peanut allergy affects 1 to 3% of children in Western countries and is increasing in prevalence in Africa and Asia. In most patients, peanut allergy develops early in life and continues into adulthood. Peanut allergy is the most common cause of food-related anaphylaxis and death and creates significant medical, financial, and psychosocial burdens on patients and their families.<sup>1-3</sup> Until recently, the mainstay of treatment for peanut and other food allergies was strict avoidance of peanut and carrying injectable epinephrine in case of accidental exposure.
Medical subject headings
- Peanut Hypersensitivity
- Anaphylaxis
- Food Hypersensitivity