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Variations in quality of life among caregivers of food allergic children.

Springston EE, Smith B, Shulruff J, Pongracic J, Holl J, Gupta RS. Variations in quality of life among caregivers of food allergic children. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology : Official Publication of The American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology. 2010 Oct 1; 105(4):287-294.

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Abstract:

Previous research has emphasized the negative impact of food allergy on caregiver quality of life. This study illustrates the diverse experience of caring for a child with food allergy and the importance of considering the manifestation of disease when evaluating parental burden.




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