Table 4 Healthcare workers report of clinical signs and symptoms of food allergies
Description of symptoms | # of mentions [%] | # of respondents mentioning [n = 17, %] |
|---|---|---|
Skin/Cutaneous | ||
Itching | 21 [41] a | 12 [71] b |
Rashes | 14 [27] | 9 [53] |
Hives | 9 [18] | 7 [41] |
Swells [e.g. face, lips, eyes] | 7 [14] | 5 [29] |
Gastrointestinal | ||
Diarrhea | 18 [51] | 15 [88] |
Vomiting | 11 [31] | 10 [59] |
Abdominal pains | 6 [17] | 6 [35] |
Respiratory | ||
Breathing difficulties | 12 [41] | 7 [41] |
Persistent cough | 8 [28] | 4 [24] |
Swelling [e.g. tongue, throat] | 5 [17] | 3 [18] |
Running nose | 4 [14] | 2 [12] |