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Anaphylaxis Asthma Eczema Urticaria
The goal of assessment is to identify children who present with signs and symptoms of an immediate reaction (see anaphylaxis ), as well as those who are clinically well but have a history of possible food allergy
Further assessment should focus on differentiating the clinical features of an IgE-mediated reaction from non-IgE-mediated reactions or food intolerance, and then referring as appropriate
IgE-mediated food reactions usually occur within 60 minutes of exposure and involve any of the following:
Risk factors for development of IgE-mediated food allergy
Acute presentation (see anaphylaxis )
Immediate Management:
Or
A plan is provided that addresses the following:
Last updated October 2021