Food Allergy (FA) is one of the most expensive allergic disorders in the pediatric age, and affecting up to 10% of children worldwide, it is recognized as a global health problem. The Oral Food Challenge (OFC) is the gold standard for FA diagnosis, but it is time-consuming, expensive, and potentially dangerous, as it can determine severe anaphylaxis. In addition, causing long-lasting impact on patient anxiety and mental health due to the physical duress and health risks involved with its application, OFC strategy is little applied in clinical practice with consequent diagnostic errors and delays. The goal of the Naples Pediatric Food Allergy (NAPFA) score is to develop a new clinical score including the main anamnestic, and clinical features for the easy identification of pediatric FA in primary care setting.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
600
In subjects with suspected food allergy we will evaluate main anamnestic, and clinical features to develop the NAPFA score
Department of Traslational Medical Science - University of Naples Federico II
Naples, Italy
Development of a new clinical score for the identification of pediatric FA in primary care setting
The score will include the main anamnestic and clinical features
Time frame: at the enrollment
Development of a new clinical score for the identification of pediatric FA in secondary and tertiary care setting
The score will include the main anamnestic and clinical features
Time frame: at the enrollment
Validation of the new clinical NAPFA score for the identification of pediatric FA
Validation of the score on pediatric subject with suspected FA
Time frame: at the enrollment
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