Did you know that a metallic taste in the mouth can be a warning sign of Anaphylaxis? I did not know this! Healthline sent over this infographic, “The 17 Effects of Anaphylaxis” and the Metal Mouth and Mental Confusion buttons caught my eye. I have heard this before from others, but never asked for more. The infographic is short, sweet and to the point, which I why I decided to share it. My goal this year is to be less wordy and to eat more veggies. I also have learned that in teaching others, it is critical to be short and sweet (and I’m not talking cake).
Learn more about Anaphylaxis (a life threatening allergic reaction)…
- “The 17 Effects of Anaphlaxis” by Healthine
- About Anaphylaxis from Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE)
- *** upcoming webinar: Anaphylaxis in America: What do Doctors Know?–this webinar will be presented on April 21st, 2015 and is presented by Kids with Food Allergies – A division of the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America. Click the link to sign up.
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management from the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Action Team
- All About Anaphylaxis, Understanding the Risks, Symptoms and Treatments Webinar recording from FARE
Please share your favorite Anaphylaxis teaching tools? Do you have a poster, video or download that you use to educate others? If so, please share below-we need to get ready for Food Allergy Awareness month!
Peanut Patch Breaking Forward!
One of the hardest things I find about managing both life threatening food allergies and asthma is talking to others. I hate to be the one that might be perceived as demanding, pushing or for asking too much. What I now know, fourteen years later, is that honest, clear information presented with kindness works!..