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Table 2 Included components in an emergency food allergy management plan

From: Development of a food allergy education resource for primary care physicians

Component Included in Emergency Food Allergy Management Plan

# of Respondents

% of Respondents

Prescription of epinephrine auto-injector

63

77

Dietary avoidance advice

32

39

Other treatment advice

25

30

Referral to allergist

23

28

Prescription of oral antihistamine

16

19

Recommending medic-alert bracelet

10

12

Prescription of oral corticosteroid

9

11

Referral to online resources/information

2

2

Education on signs and symptoms

2

2

Hospital admission

2

2

Prescription of albuterol metered-dose inhaler

1

1

  1. Respondents selected one or more of listed components they would include in a food allergy management plan (n = 82).
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BMC Medical Education

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