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Quality of Life Project

Food allergy in individuals of a young age brings with it strong limitations on family, school and recreational activity, with a significant impact on the perception of general well-being and important emotional issues. (Munoz- Furlong A, Noone SA, Sicherer SH. Impact of food allergy on quality of life. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2001; 87:461-464) Children who have experienced severe allergic reactions sometimes develop eating disorder, become excessively diffident and fearful (Anne Munoz- Furlong BA, Daily Coping Strategies for Patients and Their Families. Pediartics 2003; June 111(6): 1654-1661) and have shown themselves to be at increased risk of negative socio-emotional consequences (Bollinger ME, Dahlquist LM, Mudd K Sonntag C, Dillinger L, Mc Kenna K. The impact of food allergy on the daily activities of children and their families. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2006; 96,3:415-421). The project, which represents the first Italian study on the topic, foresees the evaluation of quality of life in patients and is aimed at improving the psychological and physical well-being of the young patients and their families.

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