Obviously, our first priority is taking care of our loved one when food allergies cause a severe reaction. If you carry a camera, however (and most people do), I encourage you to take photos of reactions, while you are waiting to see your Dr.
These photos can help your health professional, and they can also help spread awareness.
Again–take care of your child first, with your epi-pen or other medication. Do what your Dr. has advised you to do!
Then, when you have a second, snap a photo.
I really think this will help people understand that we’re dealing with a truly dangerous thing. This isn’t mass hysteria. It’s not in our imaginations.
Obviously, our first priority is taking care of our loved one when food allergies cause a severe reaction. If you carry a camera, however (and most people do), I encourage you to take photos of reactions, while you are waiting to see your Dr.
These photos can help your health professional, and they can also help spread awareness.
Again–take care of your child first, with your epi-pen or other medication. Do what your Dr. has advised you to do!
Then, when you have a second, snap a photo.
I really think this will help people understand that we’re dealing with a truly dangerous thing. This isn’t mass hysteria. It’s not in our imaginations.
Some anaphylaxis photos on flickr:
Little boy (with reaction story)
Facial hive, woman just home from ER with walnut allergy
Baby with swollen eyes and hives (probably going down at the time this photo was taken). Reacted to peanut butter
Skin reactions to various histamines (food allergies and other environmental factors)