Os efeitos da alergia alimentar na qualidade de vida do indivíduo adulto: uma revisão.

Abstract

Food allergies (AA) in adults are characterized as adverse reactions mediated by the immune system in response to the consumption of certain foods by sensitive individuals, resulting in significant impairment of the quality of life of these individuals with allergies. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the impact of food allergies on the quality of life of adults, providing clarifications to improve diagnosis, treatment and support for this population. This is an integrative review drawn from research in the Virtual Health Library (VHL), Google Scholar and EBSCOHost databases through the articulation of descriptors from DeCS/MeSH and Boolean operators. The results demonstrated that foods such as milk, eggs, peanuts, seafood and wheat are frequently associated with allergic reactions, impacting individuals' quality of life, compromising physical, emotional and social aspects. Still, this study discusses therapeutic approaches, such as the use of antihistamines and management strategies, including patient education and prevention of allergen consumption, which are fundamental to the control of AA. Therefore, the complexity of food allergy and its implications for the lives of adults is highlighted, highlighting the need to carry out more studies and the importance of appropriate management strategies to promote the quality of life of this portion of the population.