Allergies To Your Food
Can Be Dangerous To Your Life!
Every year, millions of people worldwide are affected
by allergies to particular foods. It is estimated that in America
alone, over 11 million people suffer from potentially life
threatening food allergies. It is estimated that over 200 people die
each year from allergic reactions to food in the United States.
Furthermore, there are approximately 30,000 emergency room visits
each year that are attributed to food allergies. These numbers are
astounding, to say the least.
There has been a lot of talk in the popular press as of late,
regarding food allergies. In fact, the White House recently
designated a National Anaphylaxis Day to raise public awareness
about the dangers of certain types of food. Anaphylaxis is a term
used to describe extreme allergic reactions that have the potential
to cause death.
The most troubling element of allergies to food is that they are
next-to-impossible to diagnose. More often than not, an individual
does not realize that they have a food allergy until they are having
a reaction. At that time, it is too late to consider preventative
measures. The scariest part is that there is literally no way to
determine how serious the reaction might be, so the utmost care and
consideration must be taken when dealing with an allergic reaction.
Some of the most common foods people are allergic to include nuts
(peanuts, walnuts, etc.), shellfish (lobster, shrimp, crab, etc.),
eggs, and dairy products (milk, cream, etc.). Now take a moment to
consider how many prepared foods contain one or more of the above
ingredients. For those suffering from intense food allergies, every
meal is like playing a game of chance.
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There are few ways to protect one self from having an allergic
reaction. The best strategy is simply to be prepared for the worst.
You certainly have to be aware of what you are eating, but also of
the environment in which the food was prepared. In the case of an
individual with peanut allergies, mere traces of the nut can cause
like-threatening illness. If you are dining out, be sure to inform
the restaurant of any allergies you suffer from. In the kitchen,
extra care should always be taken to ensure cross-contamination is
not taking place.
As mentioned above, there is no way to determine how severe an
allergic reaction might be. The frontline tool for defense against
allergic reactions to food is a compound known as epinephrine.
Epinephrine is absolutely critical for managing allergic reactions,
and could mean the difference between life and death. If you or
somebody you know is suffering from food allergies, be sure to
consult a physician regarding management strategies. Alternately,
you can visit our site for more information.
About the Author
Harold Miller used to suffer from allergies until he took it upon
himself to get educated. While Harold still has the occasional bout,
he has learned many ways to improve his allergies and as a result
enjoys serving as a contributing editor at
http://www.allergyrelief101.com
– a site dedicated to providing information on air purifiers,
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