Friday, June 09, 2006
A couple of articles on food allergies
Today, there was an article on CNN that really pissed me off. It's yet another article out there saying that food allergy is overdiagnosed, not a real issue, etc...
Unfortunately, for those of us with kids that to have real food allergies confirmed by a physician, articles like this are a real disservice. Try telling Chloe it's not real when she is covered in hives, gasping for breath, or pooping blood. We try not to let it consume our every day lives, but the fact is that it has become routine to be hypervigilent when it comes to food, public places, and playing with other kids. Sometimes it makes us feel a little nutty, but that is our life. And because of our vigilence, Chloe is largely symptom free, and a happy, healthy little girl.
So, a little more research, and I found another article that perfectly describes the life of a parent of a food allergic child. The article is a bit dated, and long, but also very informative. I encourage everyone to read it.
Unfortunately, for those of us with kids that to have real food allergies confirmed by a physician, articles like this are a real disservice. Try telling Chloe it's not real when she is covered in hives, gasping for breath, or pooping blood. We try not to let it consume our every day lives, but the fact is that it has become routine to be hypervigilent when it comes to food, public places, and playing with other kids. Sometimes it makes us feel a little nutty, but that is our life. And because of our vigilence, Chloe is largely symptom free, and a happy, healthy little girl.
So, a little more research, and I found another article that perfectly describes the life of a parent of a food allergic child. The article is a bit dated, and long, but also very informative. I encourage everyone to read it.
