Table 3 Primary allergic concern prompting another opinion
From: Assessment of multiple-opinion referrals and consults at the BC Children’s Hospital Allergy Clinic
Primary allergic concern | Prevalence |
|---|---|
Food allergy | 159 (75.7%) |
Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis | 26 (12.4%) |
Urticaria/angioedema | 7 (3.33%) |
Drug allergy | 4 (1.90%) |
Venom allergy | 4 (1.90%) |
Eczema | 2 (0.95%) |
Anaphylaxis with unknown trigger | 2 (0.95%) |
Asthma | 1 (0.48%) |
Vaccine allergy | 1 (0.48%) |
Other (perioperative reaction, pruritis) | 4 (1.90%) |