Dangerous Myths Keeps Many Adults With Food Allergies From Getting An EpiPen

The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) has found that most adults with food allergies are not using the epinephrine auto injector. In fact, many adults with food allergies are not getting their epinephrine injectors at all.

"This is something that I think people need to take seriously," said Dr. Suzanne Humphries, MD, FAAN president and founder of Intrinsic Health. "Epinephrine autoinjectors are life-saving medications, especially for those with severe allergies."

The reason many adults don't have an epinephrine autoinjector is because they have been told by family members or friends that they will die if they use it.

"These myths keep many adults with food allergies from getting an epi pen," said Dr. Humphries. "They can cause life-threatening allergic reactions and death in people who don't understand the severity of their condition."

Dr. Humphries says that these myths also keep many adults from getting proper medical care for their conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

If you have food allergies, or are trying to decide if you do, it's important to realise that your treatment options are the same regardless of whether you are a child or an adult. In fact, some of the best treatments for food allergy can be life-saving for children and teenagers with severe reactions.

However, many adults who suffer from food allergies aren't getting their EpiPen injections because of myths about their use. These myths are keeping them from having access to the most effective treatment available for their condition.

We want to share the facts about how EpiPens work and dispel these dangerous myths so that more people with food allergies can get an EpiPen when they need one.

Many adults with food allergies are not getting an EpiPen, even though they need one. This is because many adults with food allergies don't know that they have them or how to get treatment for them.

According to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), there are three main myths that keep many adults with food allergens from getting an EpiPen:

1) They don't know they have a food allergy;

2) They think it's too expensive to buy; and

3) They think their health insurance will pay for it.

"People with food allergies are not as likely as people without them to die from anaphylaxis, but if you're young and have a severe reaction that requires emergency treatment, you may be at risk of losing brain function," says director of the Yale University Prevention Center. "The problem is that people with food allergies often don't get tested until they need medical attention."

In practice,many doctors have seen number of adults who have been misdiagnosed by doctors and then refused treatment because they were told that their food allergy was mild or non existent. This can lead to a life-threatening reaction when someone actually does have a severe allergy. All foods are good for you, but not all foods are created equal. Some foods contain more nutrients than others and should be eaten in greater quantities.

Some foods contain a lot of calories and little else, while some have few calories but much more nutritional value.

Foods are also grouped by their functions in the body: carbohydrates supply energy; proteins provide amino acids that make up our muscles; fats help us absorb vitamins A, D and E; and minerals such as calcium, iron and zinc help build bones and teeth.

The best way to determine whether you should eat a specific food is to consult with your doctor about your diet during pregnancy, or if you're breastfeeding or have any medical conditions that might affect how your body uses certain nutrients.

Final Words

It's just now a myth that some foods aren't good for health, especially for adults! Mostly every food has their own property and richness.