Leaving the nest: improving food allergy management on college campuses
The transition from adolescence to young adulthood marks a developmental period where responsibility for management of chronic conditions such as food allergy shifts from the caregiver to the young adult. Fatal food-induced anaphylaxis is most common among adolescents and young adults. However, colleges are currently not well-positioned to provide integrated support for students with food allergies.
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Ashley A. Dyer, Amy O'Keefe, Madeleine K. Kanaley, Lauren Kao, Ruchi S. Gupta Source Type: research
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