Allergy Explosion
With over 700,000+ Canadians suffering with allergies, the Allergy Explosion is here and real.
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So here we are, Moms of the estimated 2% of the Canadian population*, who have a child with a severe allergy. As a mom mother of one of those children with a serious food allergy, (peanuts) I can relate to the fears, frustration, concern and worries that exist. When our family was faced with this years ago in 1993, there was very little information and help. Today I am inspired by all the changes and yet hope to be a part of an even larger change.
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IV Dye Given for CT Scan Results in Fatal Anaphylaxis for Woman
A tragic outcome from an IV Dye given to a woman for a CT Scan. The woman from Durham England had a severe tooth infection and when dental services not available went to the hospital [...]
Injecting Epinephrine – Where to Administer Second Dose (if needed)
The following article written by Dr. Scott Sicherer, Director of the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai New York. The article provides critical information on administering the Epipen for severe allergic reaction. First off, [...]
Anaphylaxis – Essential Ways to Detect and Treat Promptly
A severe reaction to a food, insect bite, environment and medications must be treated right away with an Epipen including a hospital visit to ensure stabilization and safety of the person. A mild initial reaction [...]
“The Allergy Guardian really is a Guardian”
“WOW I don’t really know what else to say. Candice helped our family so much by sharing her stories and information. It can be so scary facing a life-threatening allergy. Thank you so much for your information and invaluable support. “ – A. Nibor Montreal, Canada
Thanks for your suggestion to see a doctor for skin test for food allergies. I just thought it was normal for your nose to run after eating and thought it only had to do with ageing! What a difference it made for me! Gluten-free and feeling great!
I never knew how important it was to always ask about the hidden ingredients, even in a restaurant! So glad I asked – restaurants often use peanut oil to cook french fries. Do you know a kid that doesn’t eat french fries? Thanks Allergy Guardian!
Great suggestion to make sure that the Epipen is always there – just like your backpack/keys, you don’t leave home without it as well as to have multiple Epipens. We are also now better at replacing them on a regular basis and checking their expiry!