In the first post of this series, I shared one of our experiences with our oldest daughter and an allergic reaction to some food I gave her. In that story, I explained how I debated giving the EpiPen® injection, and then decided to use it. What I didn't mention in that post, however, was the … [Read more...]
Do I Use the EpiPen®? – Epinephrine Dilemma #1
All of us food allergy folks carry them: the famous EpiPen® (or Auvi-Q or Adrenaclick). For those with severe allergies of any kind, this is a life-saving drug and device. But my family has had some struggles using and understanding our auto-injectors. In this series, I'll share three practical … [Read more...]