scholarly journals Chronic urticaria through food sensitization. Clinical study

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 367-370
Author(s):  
A. UNGURIANU ◽  
◽  
Laura Gheucă SOLOVĂSTRU ◽  
Smaranda DIACONESCU ◽  
Georgeta SINIŢCHI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Urticaria ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Family Doctor ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Food Allergies ◽  
Food Allergens ◽  
The Family ◽  
Food Sensitization ◽  
Very High

Food allergies have become a public health problem, exceeding 3.27-5% of the local population. Knowledge of food allergens is required. Material and methods. Our study comprised 100 patients with chronic urticaria caused by food sensitization, selected from a total of 252 patients with chronic urticaria different causes. Discussions. Chronic urticaria study group had a food issue and awareness (40%); sensitization was caused by foods known as sensitizing: egg, fish, shellfish, strawberries, nuts, seeds, raspberries, strawberries, soy, celery; the land was hereditary and personal allergic to very high percentage (79%); changes in quality of life was found in 80%. Repeated and abusive food consumption with irregular mealtimes is another contributing factor. Conclusions. Chronic urticaria with food sensitization is one of the manifestations of pathology that can be assigned to XXI century diseases. Cooperation between the family doctor, dermatologist, allergist is required.

scholarly journals Hazardous Medications in Children with Egg, Red Meat, Gelatin, Fish, and Cow’s Milk Allergy

Medicina ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (8) ◽  
pp. 501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caglayan-Sozmen ◽  
Santoro ◽  
Cipriani ◽  
Mastrorilli ◽  
Ricci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Elimination Diet ◽  
Red Meat ◽  
Food Allergies ◽  
Allergic Reactions ◽  
Milk Allergy ◽  
Food Allergens ◽  
Food Ingestion ◽  
Severe Anaphylaxis

Childhood food allergies are a growing public health problem. Once the offending food allergens have been identified, a strict elimination diet is necessary in treatment or prevention of most of the allergic reactions. Accidental food ingestion can lead to severe anaphylaxis. Food- derived substances can be used in medications at various stages of the manufacturing process. In this review, the possible roles of medications which may contain egg, red meat, gelatin, and fish allergens on allergic reactions in children with food allergy were evaluated.

scholarly journals What about the other 50 percent of the Canadian population? Food allergies ignored in national policy plan

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-289
Author(s):  
Susan Elliott ◽  
Francesca Cardwell
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Food Allergy ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Food Allergies ◽  
Canadian Population ◽  
Significant Public Health Problem ◽  
Significant Public Health

Food allergy is a growing public health epidemic in Canada, affecting 50 percent of Canadian households either directly or indirectly. Despite the physical, psychosocial and quality of life impacts to those affected, food allergy has recently been ignored in the Canadian policy context. While the complete etiology of food allergy remains unknown, we have enough information to make strong policy choices that can maximize choice and minimize risk for affected Canadians, and place Canada at the forefront of food allergy management and research. Policy recognizing food allergy as a chronic health issue that represents a significant public health problem in Canada is critical.

scholarly journals Gender and obesity interaction in quality of life in adults assisted by family doctor program in Niterói, Brazil

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 1617-1624 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karla Dala Paula Torres ◽  
Maria Luiza Garcia Rosa ◽  
Samuel Datum Moscavitch
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Doctor ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Care Settings ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Obesity impacts the quality of life (HRQL). Studies about the effects of a possible interaction between gender and body mass are rare. The objective of the present paper is to estimate the biological interaction between gender and obesity on HRQL. This was a cross-sectional study based on data from CAMELIA study with population assisted by the Family Doctor Program of Niteroi visited between June 2006 and December 2007. HRQL was assessed by the SF-36. The exposure categories were: obese women, non-obese women, obese men and non-obese men, the reference category. Obese women showed higher percentages of low overall, physical and mental quality of life with the largest associations in the physical component. The excess risk due to interaction was statistically significant in physical dimension: RERI = 1.97 (0.40-3.52) and RERIa = 1,97 (0.40-1.7). Among the Brazilian population aged 20–64 years, obesity was independently associated with low HRQL. This association differed by gender, being significant for women. The possibility of the combined effect takes greater importance in the context of increasing incidence of obesity globally. Healthcare professionals in primary care settings should pay attention to gender differences in the impact of obesity on HRQL.

scholarly journals The management of peanut allergy

2014 ◽  
Vol 100 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Anagnostou ◽  
Andrew Clark
Keyword(s):  
Peanut Allergy ◽  
Active Form ◽  
Food Allergies ◽  
Food Allergens ◽  
Current Management ◽  
Emergency Medication ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Pregnancy And Lactation ◽  
Life Threatening

Peanut allergy is common and can be a cause of severe, life-threatening reactions. It is rarely outgrown like other food allergies such as egg and milk. Measures aiming to reduce its prevalence via maternal avoidance during pregnancy and lactation, or delayed introduction into the diet, have failed to show any benefit. Peanut allergy has a significant effect on the quality of life of sufferers and their families due to dietary and social restrictions, but mainly stemming from fear of accidental peanut ingestion. The current management consists of strict avoidance, education and provision of emergency medication. Families find avoidance challenging as peanut is hidden in various food products. Despite the fact that food labelling has improved, with a legal obligation to declare certain food allergens (including nuts) in prepacked products, it still causes confusion and does not extend to cross-contamination. In an effort to address issues of safety at school, a lot of work has been undertaken to better care for peanut-allergic children in that environment. This includes training of school staff on how to recognise and treat allergic reactions promptly. Recent developments in the management of peanut allergy, such as immunotherapy, have shown some promise as an active form of treatment, but larger studies are required to further investigate safety and efficacy.

scholarly journals Food Allergies: Current and Future Treatments

Medicina ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
pp. 120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amelia Licari ◽  
Sara Manti ◽  
Alessia Marseglia ◽  
Ilaria Brambilla ◽  
Martina Votto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Allergy ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Food Allergies ◽  
Dietary Restrictions ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Promising Therapeutic Approach ◽  
Significant Burden ◽  
Allergy Treatment

Food allergies are an increasingly public health problem, affecting up to 10% of children and causing a significant burden on affected patients, resulting in dietary restrictions, fear of accidental ingestion and related risk of severe reactions, as well as a reduced quality of life. Currently, there is no specific cure for a food allergy, so the only available management is limited to strict dietary avoidance, education on prompt recognition of symptoms, and emergency treatment of adverse reactions. Several allergen specific- and nonspecific-therapies, aiming to acquire a persistent food tolerance, are under investigation as potential treatments; however, to date, only immunotherapy has been identified as the most promising therapeutic approach for food allergy treatment. The aim of this review is to provide an updated overview on changes in the treatment landscape for food allergies.

scholarly journals Psychosocial issues and quality of life associated with food allergy

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-98
Author(s):  
Rita Kachru
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Food Allergy ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Adolescent And Young Adult ◽  
Food Allergies ◽  
Psychosocial Issues ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
The Family ◽  
School Events

The day-to-day challenges involved in caring for a child with food allergies can be a significant stress within a family. As the child with a food allergy grows up, developmental changes as well as external influences such as bullying and peer pressure can further influence these stressors. When the child with a food allergy is young, the family may be limited on where they can vacation or go out to restaurants, which can cause tension and frustration within the family. Hypervigilance and fear of accidental exposure to the allergen takes an emotional and physical toll on the child with a food allergy and the child’s family. Socially, children with a food allergy may have to limit participation in school events, parties, or camps. These limitations can cause feelings of isolation for the child and feelings of guilt for the parents. As the child becomes an adolescent and young adult (AYA), increased autonomy of dining options and a desire to fit in with peers can trigger higher risk-taking behavior, which can be a source of anxiety for the AYA as well as the caregivers. The aim of this review was to describe potential negative psychosocial impacts of having a food allergy for the family. Data were reviewed from a literature search of medical literature data bases between 2010 and 2020 by using the search terms “food allergy,” “psychosocial,” “anxiety,” and” quality of life.” As we better recognize the psychosocial issues associated with food allergies, we will have a better ability to develop effective interventions to improve the quality of life for these families.

scholarly journals Legal regulation of the institute of family medicine

2020 ◽  
pp. 45-50
Author(s):  
V.V. Mirgorod-Karpova ◽  
B.O. Pavlenko ◽  
V.V. Smal
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Family Doctor ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
The Family ◽  
Care System

The article is devoted to the issue of legal regulation of medical services in Ukraine. The main focus is on family medicine and regulation of the relationship between the family doctor and the patient with whom the declaration was signed, as well as the topic of reforming the health care system of Ukraine, which began in 2015. After all, it was the reform of the health care system that opened such a state institution for Ukraine as family medicine. The relevance of this research topic is that the quality of medical services is one of the main indicators of the effective functioning of the health care system. It is the factor of proper provision of medical services that contributes to: population size, mortality, life expectancy and, in general, public health and population demographics. These important factors determine the development of the state and its socioeconomic situation. If we do not take into account the modern fundamental factor of quality, the medical system will not be able to function properly, and as a result will have problems and shortcomings that will prevent the country from moving forward, both in medicine and in other areas. After the implementation of the first stage of reform, the Ukrainian health care system has undergone significant changes. The main of which was family medicine and all its principles and innovations. The topic of family medicine in Ukraine is quite important, because the family doctor is almost the first to whom the patient turns, so attention should be focused on primary care in order for this institute of medicine to function well and efficiently. Today, Ukraine faces a problem such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to certain gaps in health care, such as inefficient and poor quality of primary care services, lack of responsibility for quality on the part of both doctors and patients, and society. dissatisfied with the reform of the health care system in Ukraine, and the lack of legal force in declarations between family doctors and patients is also a problem today. These problems were not so obvious and noticeable before the COVID-19 epidemic, but it is this situation with the coronavirus that highlights all the above gaps.

Potential beneficial effects of kefir and its postbiotic, kefiran, on child food allergy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susy Érika de Lima Barros ◽  
Caique dos Santos Rocha ◽  
Mayara Storel Beserra de Moura ◽  
Mariana Pegrucci Barcelos ◽  
Carlos Henrique Tomich de Paula da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Food Allergy ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Food Allergies ◽  
The Public ◽  
Beneficial Effects

Food allergies are known as the public health problem, affecting people of all age groups, but more commonly in babies and children, with consequences for nutritional status and quality of life.

scholarly journals THE DIFFERENCES IN THE APPROACH TO PSORIASIS BASED ON PATIENT AGE

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 204-207
Author(s):  
Ana Maria Alexandra STĂNESCU ◽  
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Ioana Veronica GRĂJDEANU ◽  
Ekua Asafoaba APPIAH ◽  
Gabriel Cristian BEJAN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Multidisciplinary Team ◽  
Family Doctor ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Patient Age ◽  
Patient Âgé ◽  
The Family

Psoriasis is no longer an unknown disease; it has been studied extensively worldwide. It can affect people of all ages, making it necessary to differentiate between the childhood and adult forms of the disease. Based on the debut age, one can determine the prognosis, the different immunopathologies, differential diagnosis and treatment, thereby requiring a different approach and special attention in childhood psoriasis. Being a mutilating disease, the quality of life of the children become a big challenge for both the patient and their family. The multidisciplinary team is a necessity because of the possible comorbidities that can occur in the case of children. The family doctor is the first point of contact for the patient, followed by a paediatrician and then a dermatologist.

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