ABSTRACT
Clinical Questions .................................................................................................. 321 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 322 Advising the Newly Diagnosed ............................................................................. 322
Treatment of a Food Allergic Reaction ............................................................. 322 Allergen Avoidance and Other Resources for the Newly Diagnosed................ 324 Consider Medical Identification Jewelry........................................................... 328
Resources for Managing Food Allergies at Home ................................................. 328 Reading Food Labels and Likely Sources of Specific Allergens ...................... 328 Allergen-Friendly Food Products and Recipes ................................................. 330
Resources for Managing Food Allergies at School, Camp, and Child Care .......... 330 Submit the Required Paperwork and Medication on Time ............................... 330 Other Important Steps for Parents ..................................................................... 332 Additional Resources for Staff and Administrators .......................................... 334
Resources for Managing Food Allergies While Dining Out .................................. 336 Resources for Managing Food Allergies While Traveling ..................................... 337 Support Groups Offer Ongoing Connection and Information ............................... 339 Patient Involvement in Research ............................................................................ 339 Conclusions ............................................................................................................ 339 Clinical Pearls ........................................................................................................ 339 References .............................................................................................................. 339
Eating is of course one of the most fundamental things we do. The notion that a bite of food-something that is supposed to sustain and nourish us-can instead be deadly is often a difficult diagnosis for patients with profound impact on the individual’s and family’s quality of life.
