Check out this true/false quiz from ACAAI (American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology). My readers may find it fairly elementary, but I think it would make for some great talking points with grandparents and older food allergic children.
Did any of the questions stump you? I got number 6 wrong. I knew that exercise could lead to anaphylaxis, but I didn't realize the food allergy link. Always learning...
Showing posts with label Asthma and Immunology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Asthma and Immunology. Show all posts
Monday, 3 August 2009
Friday, 17 July 2009
Asthma and Food Allergy Camps
Since 1988, the Consortium for Children's Asthma Camps has actively coordinated the activities of asthma camps across the US. Through these camps, children have a typical camp experience with the added benefits of quality medical care and asthma education as part of the camp routine.
What a wonderful opportunity for kids to be surrounded by other kids who deal with the same specific issues they face every day. How comforting for parents to send their child with asthma to a safe environment.
That got me thinking. Is there a similar opportunity for kids with food allergies?
I did find a "Family Session" available at the Center for Courageous Kids, in Kentucky. Specifically, they are offering a Family Fall Retreat week-end Sept. 11-13, 2009.
I'd love to see a consortium of camps nationwide for kids with food allergies. Imagine sending your child with food allergies to a camp where every child carried an Epi-pen and where there was food allergy education along with swimming and zip line activities.
Does anyone know of any such camps? Let me know!
What a wonderful opportunity for kids to be surrounded by other kids who deal with the same specific issues they face every day. How comforting for parents to send their child with asthma to a safe environment.
That got me thinking. Is there a similar opportunity for kids with food allergies?
I did find a "Family Session" available at the Center for Courageous Kids, in Kentucky. Specifically, they are offering a Family Fall Retreat week-end Sept. 11-13, 2009.
I'd love to see a consortium of camps nationwide for kids with food allergies. Imagine sending your child with food allergies to a camp where every child carried an Epi-pen and where there was food allergy education along with swimming and zip line activities.
Does anyone know of any such camps? Let me know!
Friday, 12 June 2009
Another Key to the Food Allergy Puzzle?
A study recently released indicates that black male children have an increased risk of food allergy compared to other groups.
The study involved over 8200 participants ages 1-85. Peanut and shrimp were the most common food allergies and a study of demographics revealed that blacks, males and children, especially black male children, were found to have higher levels of sensitization associated with clinical food allergy.
I don't know what that means, but I don't feel too dumb since the researchers don't either. I just appreciate that studies are being conducted and hope that somewhere there's a big room with notes, scribbles and arrows all over the walls as scientists try to unlock the mysteries of food allergy.
Here's the full report from the Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
The study involved over 8200 participants ages 1-85. Peanut and shrimp were the most common food allergies and a study of demographics revealed that blacks, males and children, especially black male children, were found to have higher levels of sensitization associated with clinical food allergy.
I don't know what that means, but I don't feel too dumb since the researchers don't either. I just appreciate that studies are being conducted and hope that somewhere there's a big room with notes, scribbles and arrows all over the walls as scientists try to unlock the mysteries of food allergy.
Here's the full report from the Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
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