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February 9, 2026International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being0 citationsOpen Access

Confronting fear and uncertainty: adults’ experiences of undergoing a food challenge test for food allergy

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MMMelina MakatsoriAMA. A. Miles

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore how oral food challenges affect adults' perceptions of food allergies.
  • Conducted qualitative interviews with adults undergoing food challenge tests.
  • Analyzed experiences related to fear and uncertainty regarding food allergies.
  • Evaluated the impact of food challenge tests on daily life.
  • Participants reported reduced fear regarding food reactions post-challenge.
  • Food challenges helped clarify which specific foods triggered allergies.
  • Greater access to these challenges could lead to improved quality of life.

Abstract

Oral food challenges reduce fear and uncertainty surrounding allergies, providing clarity about which foods trigger reactions. Greater availability of oral food challenges would enable adults with suspected allergies to live less restricted and more enjoyable lives.

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Makatsori et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698979f5f0ec2af6756e816ehttps://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2026.2626841
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