{"id":581,"date":"2013-12-21T20:05:51","date_gmt":"2013-12-22T01:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\/blogger\/?p=581"},"modified":"2016-03-11T22:58:20","modified_gmt":"2016-03-12T03:58:20","slug":"food-allergy-myth-vs-fact-anaphylaxis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\/blogger\/food-allergy-myth-vs-fact-anaphylaxis\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Allergy Myth Vs. Fact: Anaphylaxis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Written by Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc<\/a><\/p>\n

Anaphylaxis is a severe, life threatening allergic reaction. \u00a0Epinephrine is the first line treatment of this allergic emergency. \u00a0Prompt treatment with epinephrine is critical. Here are four food allergy myth pitfalls that can get in the way of the correct treatment. \u00a0Let’s bust em!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Food Allergy Myth:<\/span> “The needle is huge”<\/h1>\n
\"myth<\/a>

(click image for link to free, 8.5x 11 inch, printable food allergy awareness posters)<\/p><\/div>\n

Fact:<\/strong><\/span> The needle is shorter than the width of a dime and very thin.<\/p>\n

Commentary:<\/strong> If appropriate for your child, and you have the chance, ask them how long they think the needle is. Lots of kids think that it is as long as the device. This common assumption drives home how important it is to teach our children and help them replace uncertainty and fear with facts and empowerment.<\/p>\n

FOOD ALLERGY MYTH:\u00a0“<\/span><\/span>All anaphylactic reactions have skin symptoms.”<\/h1>\n
\"food<\/a>

(click image for free, 8.5 x 11 inch, printable poster)<\/p><\/div>\n

Fact:<\/strong><\/span> Although skin symptoms occur in most cases of food induced anaphylaxis, 10 to 20% of cases have no skin findings.<\/p>\n

Commentary: <\/strong>This is an important fact that anyone responsible for caring for a child with a food allergy or other causes of anaphylaxis, should be aware of. The lack of skin symptoms should not delay treatment of anaphylaxis. \u00a0Review your emergency care plans with your healthcare provider and know the symptoms of anaphylaxis.<\/p>\n

Food Allergy Myth:<\/span> \u201cYou need to call an ambulance because epinephrine is dangerous.\u201d<\/h1>\n
\"Food<\/a>

(click image for free, 8.5 x 11 inch, printable poster)<\/p><\/div>\n

Fact:<\/strong><\/span> All people experiencing anaphylaxis should be taken to the emergency department by ambulance. Epinephrine is short acting and additional epinephrine, as well as additional medical care may be needed.<\/p>\n

Commentary:<\/strong>\u00a0Some people state that they did not want to give epinephrine because they didn’t want to call an ambulance. In these cases they made two mistakes. Going to the emergency department by ambulance instead of car is also important as emergency personnel can give additional care while en route to the hospital.<\/p>\n

Food Allergy Myth:<\/span> \u201cGive antihistamine first.\u201d<\/h1>\n
\"Food<\/a>

(click image for free, 8.5 x 11 inch, printable poster)<\/p><\/div>\n

Fact:<\/span><\/strong> Epinephrine is the first line treatment for anaphylaxis. Antihistamines are slow to act and haven\u2019t been shown to prevent or stop anaphylaxis.<\/p>\n

Commentary: <\/strong>Epinephrine is the treatment of choice for anaphylaxis. \u00a0Delays in the administration of epinephrine are associated with an increased risk of death. \u00a0Antihistamines do not treat life threatening symptoms; therefore if used then antihistamines CANNOT<\/strong> be allowed to delay the use of epinephrine (NIAID\u00a0Guidelines for the Diagnosis\u00a0and Management of Food Allergy in the United States<\/a>).\u00a0Discuss whether or not antihistamines are included in your child’s emergency care plan with your healthcare provider.<\/p>\n

From AllergyHome’s Food Allergy Myth vs. Fact Facebook Awareness Campaign Feb. 2013<\/em><\/p>\n

For more on anaphylaxis and epinephrine see:<\/h1>\n

1) Living Confidently With Food Allergy<\/a>:\u00a0A free, easy to use, handbook designed to give parents the tools to keep their children with food allergies safe and happy while addressing their emotional needs. This fact based guide was reviewed by internationally recognized food allergy experts. This American and Canadian collaboration was lead by Anaphylaxis Canada and is available online and in PDF.<\/p>\n

2) Anaphylaxis Preparedness Module<\/a>:\u00a0This 6 minute slideshow with audio discusses the importance of being prepared to recognize and treat severe allergic reactions.<\/p>\n

3) Food Allergy: A Lot is Riding on our Tires<\/a>: Dr. Pistiner\u00a0takes on the serious issue of food allergy related deaths and the all-important need for food allergy and anaphylaxis education and advocacy.<\/p>\n

(Please note that this is for educational purposes only.\u00a0The information provided is not intended to be a replacement or substitute for professional medical advice. Any information that you have received from AllergyHome.org should be verified with your licensed health care provider).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Written by Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc Anaphylaxis is a severe, life threatening allergic reaction. \u00a0Epinephrine is the first line treatment of this allergic emergency. \u00a0Prompt treatment with epinephrine is critical. Here are four food allergy myth pitfalls that can get in the way of the correct treatment. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":46,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[57,56,4,1],"tags":[11,7,5,73,10],"class_list":["post-581","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-coping","category-family","category-schools","category-uncategorized","tag-allergyhome","tag-anaphylaxis","tag-food-allergy","tag-food-allergy-myth","tag-michael-pistiner"],"yoast_head":"\nFood Allergy Myth Vs. 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