Food allergy guidance in the United States military: A work group report from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology's Military Allergy and Immunology Assembly - 04/07/18
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A diagnosis of food allergy adversely affects one's ability to join or remain in the military. Inadequate knowledge or misconceptions of current military-specific standards regarding food allergy and how these apply to enlistment, induction, and retention in the US military can lead potentially to inaccurate counseling because each military service has specific regulations that affect the evaluation and decision-making process. Recognizing this knowledge gap, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology's Military Allergy and Immunology Assembly established a work group that reviewed and summarized all aspects of military instructions, policies, and regulations regarding IgE-mediated food allergy. A flowchart was developed outlining each step of the military entry process for an applicant with a history of food allergy. Furthermore, summary tables were made to provide improved “fluency” regarding each service's medical regulations, whereas key considerations were outlined for the allergist who is evaluating a subject who is seeking military entry or retention. Both civilian and military allergists play an essential role in the evaluation, counseling, and management of patients with a food allergy history. Understanding the service-specific language and regulations regarding food allergy will improve the allergist's awareness, counseling, and management of these individuals.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : Food allergy, military, enlistment, retention, waiver
Abbreviations used : AAAAI, AR, DoDI, MAIA, MANMED, MEB
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The opinions or assertions herein are the private views of the authors and are not to be construed as reflecting the views of the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, the Department of the Air Force, or the Department of Defense. |
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Disclosure of potential conflicts of interest: The authors declare that they have no relevant conflicts of interest. |
Vol 142 - N° 1
P. 54-59 - juillet 2018 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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