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Factors to consider before undertaking an oral food challenge

Factors to consider before undertaking an oral food challenge
Risk of continued allergy
Potential severity of a reaction (safety)
Nutritional importance of the avoided food
Quality of life associated with inclusion/exclusion of the avoided food
Ability to cooperate with challenge procedures (eg, age, temperament)
Personal motivation to add the food to the diet
Psychological factors
Chance of intentional ingestion of a food because the patient/caregiver(s) thinks the allergy has resolved (eg, reduce risk taking if the allergy persists)
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