Critical Issues in Food Allergy: A National Academies Consensus Report.

Scott H. Sicherer; Katrina Allen; Gideon Lack; Steve L. Taylor; Sharon M. Donovan; Maria Oria

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Critical Issues in Food Allergy: A National Academies Consensus Report.

September 6, 2017

Sicherer SH, Allen K, Lack G, et al. Pediatrics. 2017;140(2).

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Diagnostic error can result in physical, psychological, and financial patient harm. This commentary discusses key findings of a consensus report and highlights challenges associated with diagnosing and treating food allergies. The authors recommend process changes and research directions to help improve allergy identification and management specific to pediatric care.

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