The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

#22 - Food Allergy Myth Busting

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What better way to start 2020 than to bust some food allergy myths?
 
We asked our listeners what food allergy statements they wonder are a myth. Dr G sheds some truth on common misconceptions that circulate the food allergy community.
 
The myths tackled in this episode:
  • Only kids are affected by food allergies
  • Each reaction is worse than the last
  • Exercise can make a reaction more severe
  • Aspirin and alcohol can also increase your chances of having an allergic reaction to food
  • The absence of a protein makes an item/ingredient completely safe
  • Peanut oil is safe for people with a peanut allergy.
  • People with milk allergy are fine with lactose-free food
  • Everyone grows out of their milk allergy
  • You can have an allergic reaction to airborne peanuts
  • You shouldn't worry about peanuts on planes
  • You can have an anaphylactic reaction by only touching food
  • You can't be allergic to corn or rice
  • You can't be anaphylactic to fruit or vegetable
  • Foods caused by oral allergy syndrome are not considered a true allergen
  • If you use your EpiPen, you have to call 911 and go to the hospital
  • If you use two adrenaline auto-injectors, they need to be administered in different thighs

    • End with this question: What would happen if you do epi to the neck or chest like in the movies

    For more resources go to https://www.itchpodcast.com/post/episode-22

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