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Novel Approaches to Food Allergy Management During COVID-19 Inspire Long-Term Change.
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The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice [J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract] 2020 Oct; Vol. 8 (9), pp. 2851-2857. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jul 25. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- The SARS-CoV2 pandemic has prompted a re-evaluation of our current practice of medicine. The seemingly abrupt worldwide spread of this disease resulted in immediate changes and a reduction in many allergy-focussed services and procedures. The reality of the long-term circulation of this virus in our communities requires us to evolve as a specialty. In this article, we outline current and future challenges in the management of food allergy in light of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We focus on infant food allergy prevention, management of anaphylaxis, accurate diagnosis with oral food challenges, and active management of food allergy with oral immunotherapy. This article identifies the challenges of conflicting guidelines, shortcomings of acute management approaches, and inherent system deficiencies. We offer perspectives and strategies that can be implemented now, including an evaluation of virtual care and telemedicine for the management of food allergy. The use of a shared decision-making model results in novel approaches that can benefit our patients and our specialty for years to come. COVID-19 has forced us to re-evaluate our current way of thinking about food allergy management to better treat our patients.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Anaphylaxis complications
Anaphylaxis drug therapy
COVID-19
Food Hypersensitivity complications
Humans
SARS-CoV-2
Betacoronavirus
Coronavirus Infections prevention & control
Food Hypersensitivity diagnosis
Food Hypersensitivity drug therapy
Immunotherapy methods
Pandemics prevention & control
Pneumonia, Viral prevention & control
Telemedicine methods
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2213-2201
- Volume :
- 8
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32721605
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaip.2020.07.020