Chapter 4: Food ALlergy 101 For the newly diagnosed
So...you have just been diagnosed with food allergies huh? It is like you have been thrown a curve ball. All of the sudden, you favorite foods have been taken away, and it stinks! Luckily, you are now part of the exclusive food allergy community. In this chapter, we are going to cover everything you need to know about your new diagnosis. After this hopefully you will feel more confident when it comes to understanding your allergies.
Here is what we are going to cover in this chapter:
Here is what we are going to cover in this chapter:
- Food allergy basics
- Anaphylaxis and the importance of your auto-injector
- What should go in your "epi-bag"
- Finding safe foods and reading labels
- Dining out safely and in the dining halls
- Resources you may find helpful