New IgE -Mediated Food Allergy Community Practice Support Tool Available
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The Division of Allergy and Immunology has recently created an IgE -Mediated Food Allergy community practice support tool (CPST) available on the PCP Support Tools app, Provider Hub and in your CPST binder.
Six percent of children under the age of 5 years are affected by a food allergy. Milk, egg, and peanut are the most common causes of allergic reaction in children. Peanut, tree nuts, and Seafood are the most common triggers for allergic reactions in teenagers and adults.
If there is concern for an allergic reaction to an ingested food, refer to an allergist for testing and management. Avoid screening or performing extensive food specific IgE testing as these tests have a poor positive predictive value without clear history and can lead to unnecessary elimination diets with impacts on quality of life and nutrition. At any time, you may place a referral for your patient to see one of our allergy providers.