An algorithm for diagnosing IgE‐mediated food allergy in study participants who do not undergo food challenge

Food allergy diagnosis in clinical studies can be challenging. Oral food challenges (OFC) are time‐consuming, carry some risk and may, therefore, not be acceptable to all study participants.

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