Epidemiology and Racial/Ethnic Differences in Food Allergy
Food allergy is a serious, potentially life-threatening health condition that can substantially impact quality of life, incur large economic costs, and has been increasing in prevalence worldwide. Estimated pediatric prevalence rates vary drastically by c
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Pediatric Food Allergy
Ruchi S. Gupta Editor
Pediatric Food Allergy A Clinical Guide
Editor Ruchi S. Gupta Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, IL USA
Associate Editor Waheeda Samady Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, IL USA
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Preface
Food allergies impact 1 in 13 kids and 1 in 10 adults in the USA. The rise in food allergies over a generation is epidemic. Due to both the rapid increase and life-threatening nature of food allergy, it is critical to improve awareness, diagnosis, management, and prevention practices. Clinicians need to be up- to-date on new guidelines and potential treatment options. Since we currently do not have a severity spectrum for food allergy and we do not know who may have a severe life-threatening allergic reaction, children and families live in constant vigilance everyday trying to make sure every meal and snack is safe. Food allergy management influences quality of life and social activities of children with food allergies. I have been engaged in food allergy research for the past 15 years and personally impacted by my daughter’s food allergies for the past 11 years. I am amazed and grateful for all the advances in research over this time, thanks to both public and private funding and incredible researchers across the world who are invested in improving our knowledge of the condition and how we can better manage, prevent, and treat f
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