Experiencing a first food allergic reaction: a survey of parent and caregiver perspectives

Abdurrahman, Zainab; Kastner, Monika; Wurman, Cory; Harada, Laurie; Bantock, Laura; Waserman, Susan

doi:10.1186/1710-1492-7-s2-a6

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“…Some expressed that anxiety may improve with time, but may also stay for years . Anxiety resulting from the experience of a first severe reaction emerged as a predominant theme . Having a child with anaphylaxis can have a significant long‐term psychological impact on parents, and this anxiety may in some cases be transferred onto the child .…”

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Anxiety and food allergy: A review of the last two decades

Polloni

Muraro

2020

Clin Experimental Allergy

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Food allergy (FA) is recognized as a growing public health burden affecting 5%‐10% of children worldwide. Several unique features specific to FA elicit high levels of emotional distress and anxiety in patients and caregivers, the first among all the possibility of a life‐threatening reaction. Anxiety disorders are highly prevalent in patients with chronic disease, but remain undertreated despite significant negative consequences on patient health. This review aimed to offer a comprehensive overview of literature data on FA and anxiety of the last two decades. A review of the medical and psychological literature from the year 2000 (MEDLINE, PubMed and PsycINFO) was done using the keywords “anxiety” and “food allergy.” Clinical implications for disease management, various manifestations in different target groups, proper interventions and possible explanations on the nature of the association between FA and anxiety have been discussed, as well as limitations and further research directions. The relationship between FA and anxiety is attributed to FA‐specific fears and anxiety, rather than a general propensity towards anxiety. Some anxiety—short‐lived and related to key events–is to be expected and may even be helpful if it sustains allergen avoidance and preparedness to emergency. However, some data reported that increased anxiety did not improve adherence. Rather, high levels of anxiety have been demonstrated counterproductive and related to maladaptive coping. Further research is needed to elucidate the association between FA and anxiety, especially to understand biopsychosocial directions of the underlying mechanisms and to build proper, effective, standardized protocols of intervention. Clinicians must be aware of the association between FA and anxiety, understand their role in recognizing maladaptive anxiety and encouraging to seek psychological support when needed.

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Anxiety and food allergy: A review of the last two decades

Polloni

Muraro

2020

Clin Experimental Allergy

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“…Healthcare professionals (HCPs) dealing with FHS have moved away from ‘total’ avoidance advice as some people may be able to tolerate small amounts of the allergenic foods . For the majority, however, having a FHS means strict avoidance and vigilance at all times .…”

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Health‐Related Quality of Life in children with perceived and diagnosed food hypersensitivity

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Sommer

Moonesinghe

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Pediatric Allergy Immunology

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“…In addition, patients and families turn to the internet to learn about food allergies. In one study, all 184 participants reported searching for information on food allergies online [36]. Of course, some websites are better than others, and the internet is rife with misinformation.…”

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Beyond Avoidance: the Psychosocial Impact of Food Allergies

Feng¹,

Kim

2018

Clinic Rev Allerg Immunol

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Over the past few years, the rates of food allergies have dramatically increased. As a result, the lives of patients and their caregivers have been dramatically altered. While most attention surrounding food allergies has focused on treatment, less consideration has been given to the mental health ramifications of living with this condition, among them depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, being bullied, and an overall poorer quality of life. At the same time, patients' family lives are often disrupted. Parents of food-allergic children, especially mothers, report anxiety, depression, and a decreased quality of life. Indeed, mental health issues associated with food allergies are likely underrecognized. In this review, we describe not only the psychosocial impacts of food allergies but also survey treatments that can be used to address this burgeoning problem. Interventions include educating members of the greater community about food allergies, camps for food allergic children, and support groups for parents. For physicians, treatment options consist of oral challenges, proximity challenges, oral immunotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Although the existing research is built on an already strong foundation, ultimately more studies are needed to deepen our understanding of the relationship between food allergies and mental health.

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Experiencing a first food allergic reaction: a survey of parent and caregiver perspectives

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Anxiety and food allergy: A review of the last two decades

Anxiety and food allergy: A review of the last two decades

Health‐Related Quality of Life in children with perceived and diagnosed food hypersensitivity

Beyond Avoidance: the Psychosocial Impact of Food Allergies

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