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PEDIATRICS Vol. 111 No. 6 June 2003, pp. 1654-1661

Daily Coping Strategies for Patients and Their Families

Anne Muñoz-Furlong, BA

From the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, Fairfax, Virginia

The diagnosis of food allergy in a child has an impact on every minute of every day for the child and the child’s family. The patient and family must learn how to read labels, adapt recipes, and educate other family members, child care providers, camp counselors, and teachers. They must know how to recognize symptoms of a reaction and what to do during a reaction. Decisions such as which restaurant to go to and where to go on vacation take on new meaning, as family decisions must be centered on avoidance of the child’s food allergen. It is possible to manage food allergies successfully while allowing the child to participate in common childhood activities. Education of the family is key. This discussion provides the pediatrician or primary care physician with practical information for educating patients and their families about managing food allergy.

Key Words: food allergy • anaphylaxis • psychosocial impact • label reading • schools • restaurants

Abbreviations: FAAN, Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network

Received for publication Sep 11, 2002; Accepted Oct 30, 2002.


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