Joanna Quigley1, Georgiana M Sanders2,3,4,5. 1. Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Rachel Upjohn Building, 4250 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-2700, USA. joannaq@med.umich.edu. 2. Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of Michigan, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby H2100, PO Box 442, Ann Arbor, MI, 48106, USA. 3. Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby H2100, PO Box 442, Ann Arbor, MI, 48106, USA. 4. Department of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases, University of Michigan, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby H2100, PO Box 442, Ann Arbor, MI, 48106, USA. 5. MH Weiser Food Allergy Research Center, University of Michigan, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby H2100, PO Box 442, Ann Arbor, MI, 48106, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review provides an overview of food allergy among children and adolescents in the context of its impact on psychosocial functioning, and quality of life (QoL). RECENT FINDINGS: The prevalence of food allergy is increasing. The burden of day to day management of food allergy is significant and can have a negative impact on QoL for both parents of those with food allergy, and the children themselves. This can impact social functioning, academic functioning, and mental health. Children with food allergy experience more bullying than peers. Greater internalizing of symptoms has been identified in adolescents with food allergy. Typical developmental considerations in the transition from adolescence to adulthood can be impacted significantly. Those caring for children with food allergy should consider the impact of food allergy on the individual and family level within the context of social and emotional development.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review provides an overview of food allergy among children and adolescents in the context of its impact on psychosocial functioning, and quality of life (QoL). RECENT FINDINGS: The prevalence of food allergy is increasing. The burden of day to day management of food allergy is significant and can have a negative impact on QoL for both parents of those with food allergy, and the children themselves. This can impact social functioning, academic functioning, and mental health. Children with food allergy experience more bullying than peers. Greater internalizing of symptoms has been identified in adolescents with food allergy. Typical developmental considerations in the transition from adolescence to adulthood can be impacted significantly. Those caring for children with food allergy should consider the impact of food allergy on the individual and family level within the context of social and emotional development.
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