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Episode 68: Raising Awareness Around Kids’ Food Allergies & Anaphylaxis with Dr. Betty Choi
As a parent we are always worried about the happiness and safety of our children. One thing some of us may take for granted is the health of our children when they don’t have allergies. Food allergies change the way a family dines at restaurants, prepares food at home, and engages in social activities. Dr. Choi shares her experience being both a doctor and a mother to a food allergy warrior.
Dr. Betty Choi is a board certified pediatrician, author and education advocate. Dr. Choi has worked at both Boston Children’s Hospital and UCLA Medical Center. In addition to her clinical experience, she has devoted her career to creating educational resources for health care professionals, families and schools. Her mission is to make education accessible and relatable, especially for children. Dr. Choi has created a children’s book, Human Body Learning Lab, which will be released by story publishing in November 2022.
In this episode we discuss:
- Dr. Choi’s personal family experience with severe food allergies
- How to prepare for your child to go to school when they have a food allergy
- The difference between an allergy and sensitivity
- Why allergies may be more prevalent in today’s children
Resources:
- Starter Guide
- Education website for children
- Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Action Plan (from F.A.R.E)
- Food allergy picture books
- Children’s Anatomy Book – Human Body Learning Lab
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Questions Asked In The Episode:
- What are some of the things that can happen when our body is having an overreaction or under reaction?
- Can you tell me how lactose intolerance is different from food allergies?
- How do you manage your son’s food allergies?
- What is anaphylaxis and what are the symptoms?
- Other than an epi pen, are there any other medications you recommend carrying?
- How do you debrief children after an anaphylactic episode?
- What is oral immunotherapy?
- How successful is research showing immunotherapy to be?
- If an adult has an anaphylactic allergy, could that possibly pass down to their child?
- What symptoms should parents look out for when introducing new foods?
- What are the odds a child grows out of a dairy or egg allergy?
- Why is there a large rise in food allergies in children?
