We systematically reviewed the impact of gender on health-related quality of life (HRQL) in populations with immunoglobulin-E-mediated food allergy. Females with food allergy self-report poorer baseline HRQL than males, regardless of age. Gender may impact total HRQL and subdomain HRQL in food allergy studies. However, selective reporting and narrow considerations of gender in included studies limited the strength of the findings.

We systematically reviewed and appraised the epidemiological evidence on allergic diseases as risk factors for Long-COVID. Meta-analysis revealed that pre-existing asthma measured in hospital-based populations and pre-existing rhinitis were significantly associated with increased Long-COVID incidences. Asthma and rhinitis may increase the risk of Long-COVID but the certainty of evidence is very low. CI, confidence interval; OR, odds ratio

Historians and social scientists scholars have addressed three issues related to food allergies: First, they have addressed epidemiology, including the apparent rise in the rate of food allergies and the theories proposed to explain these increases. Second, they have explored how risks related to food allergies have been constructed, understood, experienced and mitigated. Third, they have investigated the experiences of food allergy sufferers, providing qualitative insights that can deepen our understanding of food allergy.

In this non-systematic narrative review, the literature on health-related quality of life (HRQL) in patients with food and venom induced anaphylaxis and the role of influencing factors was reviewed. Besides the negative influence of food or venom anaphylaxis as such, but also patient-specific and external factors can influence HRQL, for example the experience with emergencies, therapeutic interventions like venom immunotherapy (VIT) or participation in trials. Further research on HRQL is needed, especially in adult patients.

Anthropological and sociological approaches contribute to critical knowledge of how social, cultural and political factors shape the lived experience of food allergy. Research has been done on risk, intersectionality, diagnostic issues and legitimacy, and ethics in treatments. More studies are needed around the world, and incorporating anthropological and social science perspectives and methodologies in interdisciplinary research on food allergy is recommended.

The Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM) is a recommended score to assess eczema symptoms from a patient's perspective with a weekly recall. Patients tended to slightly underestimate their symptoms when reporting POEM with significant recall noise. Recall errors should be considered when interpreting POEM scores. More research is needed to evaluate methods to reduce poor recall (such as aide-memoirs).

Survey responses from 853 patients with AERD demonstrate that most report diminished sense of smell/taste and 30% categorize it as a severe problem. The severity of olfactory dysfunction correlates with more psychological distress, worse general health scores, and increased negative consequences on quality-of-life. The relevance of smell loss to patients’ quality-of-life, and the safety concerns that may result from it, should be acknowledged and evaluated by clinicians caring for these patients.