Greater quality of life (QOL) impairment in childhood-onset food allergy (COFA) compared to adult-onset food allergy (AOFA). Overall QOL mean score analyzed by Mann-Whitney-U-test; sub-domain mean scores by Kruskal-Wallis Test with Dunn’s post-hoc. Boxplot shows median with interquartile range. AADR, allergen avoidance and dietary restrictions; EI, Emotional impact; FAH, food allergy related health; FAIM, food allergy independent measure; RAE, risk of accidental exposure.