Patients in the United States who present to their physicians for drug allergy assessments have expressed concerns about their options for medical treatments, experiencing an allergic reaction, and seeking a diagnosis.
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Pre- and early postnatal farm exposure was found to be associated with reduced incidence of atopic dermatitis in infants.
Family physicians and pharmacists identified areas for improvement in antibiotic allergy documentation to prevent the prescribing of suboptimal treatments.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Palforzia (Peanut [Arachis hypogaea] Allergen Powder-dnfp; Aimmune Therapeutics) for the treatment of peanut allergy.
In the school setting, epinephrine injection training for individuals other than nurses may be beneficial; overall, 2.7% of school stuff reported that epinephrine was administered by unlicensed staff.
About half of respondents were unfamiliar with cross-reactivity rates for penicillin and other antibiotics.
Pediatricians suggest families of at-risk children should have a written action plan.
