Abstract

M Gallagher, A Worth, S Cunningham-Burley, A Sheikh. Clin Exp Allergy. 2011;41(6):869–877 Adolescents with allergies are at high risk of fatal anaphylactic reactions. The current study explores barriers to epinephrine auto-injector use among at-risk adolescents in Scotland and investigates strategies to improve anaphylaxis management. Twenty-six adolescents aged 13 to 19 years and 28 of their parents participated in this qualitative study. Participants were recruited through school nurses, primary care physicians, allergy specialists, and a patient support group and via a press release. Forty-five adolescents …

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