22.10.13
Allergy plans developed by BSACI
New national Allergy Action Plans have been published by the Paediatric Allergy Group of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI).
The plans are endorsed by the RCPCH and provide clear instructions on first aid management of allergic reactions for carers, teachers, parents and NHS staff.
Dr Paul Turner, who coordinated the plans with Dr George Du Toit, on behalf of the BSACI, said: “Currently, many different plans are used in the UK, dependent on local and regional practice, which can cause confusion to parents, school staff and health professionals alike.
“It’s always difficult for doctors to predict which allergy sufferers may be at risk of severe, life-threatening allergic reactions. These plans can be used by GPs, hospital doctors and other health professionals to provide guidance on how to manage allergic reactions.”
Professor John Warner, a paediatrician specialising in paediatric allergy, who was involved in developing the plans, added: “We have been very concerned that carers and young people find handling an acute allergy very stressful, leading to hesitation in using rescue treatment. The action plans will guide carers in recognising and treating allergic reactions in order to prevent them evolving into life-threatening events.”
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