KEEP YOUR PLATE

“I was severely reprimanded for my actions, even though I explained over and over again that I was only trying to protect someone I knew who had a food allergy.”

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Finding those important times to talk

As Natasha got older, she hated the exclusion her allergies sometimes gave her.

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Allergic to Christmas?

Christmas is the time to celebrate with family and friends. But for those with food allergies, it can feel a little less of a merry experience.

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It's the most wonder/anxious time of the year...

If you have food allergies, as the Christmas celebrations and parties begin, you can find yourself filled with anxieties about how to keep safe.

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How Incredibly Brave our Allergic Children are

When Natasha was at primary school, school Christmas parties used to make my stomach lurch in anticipation of all the things that could go wrong.

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Can Cooking Steam Cause Anaphylaxis?

Natasha was allergic to cow's milk and when she was little, we couldn't go to coffee shops with her because just a few minutes after entering, she would experience an asthma attack.

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Penalised for Having a Medical Condition?

I was torn in two right there in the playground. Which child do I turn to first? The middle one, bursting with pride wanting to hear my congratulations or to comfort the youngest who is now standing next to me, broken-hearted?

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Is it even possible to outgrow a food allergy?

I always hoped against hope that as Natasha got older and her immune system strengthened, she would outgrow her allergies. It was a hope I held onto, even when everything felt hopeless; I couldn't let go of it.

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Parents of Allergic Children are 7 Times MORE Likely to have PTSS

If you are a parent of a child with food allergies you will most likely face significant worry, and for some, severe anxiety and even post-traumatic stress symptoms.

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Halloween & Food Allergies

For a child with food allergies, the excitement of Halloween is the same as for other children, but HOW can it be less scary for allergic children?

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Latex Allergy

Allergic reactions can be caused just by touching latex rubber products, such as gloves or balloons but for others it can trigger allergic asthma.

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"I want to stay at home"

Every child's (and adult's) experiences of their allergies will be different but if the dangers of their condition become overwhelming to them, you may be faced with a child who has become fearful of the outside world.

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Allergies aren't funny!

Have you noticed that in wider society, people with food allergies have been the butt of jokes on social media, TV and in films?

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Ever heard of a mould allergy?

When Natasha was just a toddler, the simple pleasure of kicking fallen leaves that piled up on the ground in Autumn months would set off immediate asthma attacks. We had no idea why, until we did a bit of research.

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Basic Level First-Aid Training in Schools Should Include Anaphylaxis

The headteacher told her that the first-aid course the school signed up to, didn't cover allergy or anaphylaxis training.

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Allergic to Exercise?

Ever heard someone say they are allergic to exercise? For most people, the comment would be seen as a joke, but it is actually a real and serious condition!

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Babies, Food Allergies & Anaphylaxis

A child's first allergic reaction, especially if it is anaphylaxis is utterly terrifying. As a parent, you are helpless and desperate for your child to receive the right medical treatment.

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