The Role of Exposure Therapy in Treating Food Allergy Related Anxiety

Patients with food allergy are at risk for experiencing anxiety related to accidental skin contact with food allergens which may lead to unnecessary avoidance practices. In a prior research study, touch exposure to peanut resulted in decreased food allergy-related anxiety.
Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Source Type: research