Variations in quality of life among caregivers of food allergic children

Differences in empowerment and quality of life among parents of children with food allergy

“…8 Studies assessing parental QOL using food allergyrelated QOL (FAQOL) measurements 9 have suggested that parental burden is greatest in parents with high levels of knowledge about food allergy and its treatment. 6 However, these studies have focused overwhelmingly on maternal FAQOL. In fact, research into paternal FAQOL is remarkably limited, despite the fact that fathers report spending increasing amounts of time with their children and bear growing responsibility in the management of their chronic conditions.…”

Food Allergy Quality of Life

“…In US populations, using the FAQL-PB, Springston et al 44 found that increased food allergy knowledge (using a validated survey), epinephrine device familiarity, prior emergency department evaluation for food allergy, multiple food allergies, and milk or wheat allergy (vs other allergens) were independently associated with poor caregiver QoL. Howe et al 45 noted that milk and egg allergy (vs peanut and tree nut allergy), low family income, multiple food allergies, inaccurate reaction perception (eg, overperceive or underperceive severity), comorbid eczema in an FAI, and reported past …”

Alergia alimentaria en pediatría: recomendaciones para su diagnóstico y tratamiento. Texto completo

“…70 El entorno puede mostrarse escéptico ante las implicancias del contacto cruzado. 66 En relación con la AA, existe lo siguiente:…”