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JACKSONVILLE FOREST-FIRE SMOKE & ASTHMA ADVISORY! (Jacksonville and surrounding areas) 4/9/12
JACKSONVILLE FOREST FIRE SMOKE & ASTHMA ADVISORY! (Jacksonville and surrounding areas) 4/9/12 Forest fire smoke from along the Georgia border and Columbia and Clay counties has arrived in the Jacksonville area. It is important to be mindful that smoke of any kind is a very powerful respiratory irritant. This is especially true for asthmatics. Unlike…
Read MoreFood Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network’s ‘Angel Fund’
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis network (FAAN) is an excellent resource for families with food allergies. If you have been unable to afford the membership dues, here is a link about their sponsored Angel Fund which may be able to help out. http://www.foodallergy.org/page/faan-angel-fund
Read MorePositive News Report about Allergic Food Reaction
Another allergic food reaction reported in the news, but this time with a positive ending!! Bottom line: epinephrine saves lives when administered early in a life threatening allergic reaction. http://www.wtvr.com/news/wtvr-school-nurse-uses-epipen-to-help-fifth-grade-student-20120214,0,2056654.story
Read MoreFood Allergy Alert
Food Allergy Alert Walmart is recalling its eight-count packages of Cruller bakery pastries due to undeclared milk. UPC code 787429847. Items affected by this recall have expiration dates on or before 2/9/12. You can find more details at the FAAN website link below. http://www.foodallergy.org/page/milk-allergy-alert-walmart
Read MoreMore tips for dining with food allergies.
More practical tips for dining with food allergies from a Dad with 3 food allergic children. http://www.foodallergy.org/page/tips-for-dining-out-with-food-allergies From the original post: It’s 7:00 p.m. on a Saturday night south of Boston. I take my food-allergic sons to our favorite allergy-friendly restaurant, but the wait is too long. Two hours, many other restaurant stops, and a…
Read MoreDanger of food allergies
Another heartbreaking story out of Virginia about the potential danger of food allergies. Stories like this are always troubling, but underscore the importance of food allergy awareness and early recognition of anaphylaxis (a life threatening allergic reaction) and food allergy testing in those with known or suspected food allergies. http://www.nbc12.com/story/16438497/chesterfield-1st-grader-dead-from-allergic-reaction-at-school?clienttype=printable Allergic food reactions can happen…
Read MoreDining with Food Allergies: Avoiding Panic and Peril
For Jacksonville families with a food allergic family member, dining with food allergies can be a challenge. Doctor Lupoli offers some practical tips to steer clear of hidden food allergens while enjoying a meal at your favorite restaurants. http://jacksonville.com/opinion/letters-readers/2011-12-02/story/food-allergies-perils-dining-allergies
Read More6 Tips to Keep the Allergy and Asthma Grinch from Stealing Holiday Cheer
6 Tips to Keep the Allergy and Asthma Grinch from Stealing Holiday Cheer In Jacksonville and elsewhere, holiday gatherings are festive fun. But it’s not easy to be the life of the party when you’re sniffling, sneezing and wheezing. From the host’s overpowering perfume to the nuts in the snack bowl, holiday…
Read MoreChef’s Card
These customizable cards are becoming an increasingly popular way to accurately convey your or your child’s food allergy to the chef when dining out. The card explicitly states all foods and ingredients to be avoided. The card can be laminated for durability and handed to the manager each time you dine out. Blank chef card templates are…
Read MoreHalloween and Food Allergies
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network is a terrific advocacy group for individuals with food allergies. Their site has helpful tips for keeping our food allergic children safe while trick-and-treating this Halloween. Halloween with Food Allergies
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