ABC of allergies: Anaphylaxis
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Managing childhood food allergies and anaphylaxis.
BACKGROUND Food allergies in children are becoming more common causing concern for parents, child carers, teachers and school principals. OBJECTIVE This article aims to provide practical information on childhood food allergies and their ongoing management including assessment, prescription of self or carer administered adrenaline, emergency action plans, patient education, school based strate...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMJ
سال: 1998
ISSN: 0959-8138,1468-5833
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.316.7142.1442