Different Types of Food Allergies (Free Patient Handout)
Kids With Food Allergies
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Blog Post Comment❤️This was a great article! Very clear and concise descriptions and great presentation format! This emphasis on the different types I've never seen stressed before. It would be very helpful to further understanding by also knowing what is the percentage of IgE mediated vs. non-IgE mediated food allergies. I hope that additional information can be posted in a comment or follow-up blog entry. Thank you!
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Blog Post CommentI don't think there is any prevalence data on that....
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Blog Post CommentThank you, thank you, thank you! I used this handout at a meeting with my son's teacher this morning after a near miss due to confusion about IgE vs. non-IgE allergies. This put things simply for her, and now I feel confident that she understands and can keep my son safe at school.
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Blog Post CommentThat's great to hear that it was useful for that type of situation!
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Blog Post CommentMy adult son John, 32 yrs old, has been living and struggling with severe IgE-mediated nut allergies and anaphylaxis to peanuts (and all nuts) since infancy. When a college student, John was hospitalized twice for biphasic allergic reactions and anaphylaxis following accidental food exposures on campus. It is known that most adverse food exposures are accidental. For John, campus exposures happened even after my best efforts to inform and educate college food service management and...