#22 - Food Allergy Myth Busting

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