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
