Keywords
diagnosis, immunotherapy, peanut allergy, prevention guidelines, treatment
Abstract
The prevalence of peanut allergies (PAs) continues to rise through recent decades, despite the best attempts to reverse that trend. PAs are unpredictable and can be life-threatening. Therefore, it is imperative that nurse practitioners (NPs) are fully aware of the most recent guidelines and evidence regarding diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of PAs. This article presents information on the current research in the diagnosis and treatment of PAs as well as the latest guidelines established to prevent PA development. NPs should understand this information, allowing them to provide the best care possible for their patients.
Original Publication Citation
Hill, D. W., Lassetter, J. H., Nuttall, C. (2017) The peanut allergic patient: Diagnosis treatment and prevention. Journal for Nurse Practitioners. 13(8), 518-524.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Hill, Daniel W.; Lassetter, Jane H.; and Nuttall, Craig, "The Peanut Allergic Patient: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention" (2017). Faculty Publications. 5084.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/5084
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2017-06-16
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/7855
Publisher
The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Language
English
College
Nursing
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