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Review
. 2015 Dec;62(6):1409-24.
doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2015.07.012. Epub 2015 Sep 7.

Clinical Management of Food Allergy

Benjamin L Wright  1 , Madeline Walkner  2 , Brian P Vickery  3 , Ruchi S Gupta  4
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Review

Clinical Management of Food Allergy

Benjamin L Wright et al. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2015 Dec.

Abstract

Food allergies have become a growing public health concern. At present the standard of care focuses on avoidance of trigger foods, education, and treatment of symptoms following accidental ingestions. This article provides a framework for primary care physicians and allergists for the diagnosis, management, and treatment of pediatric food allergy.

Keywords: Food allergy; Management; Treatment.

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