* Posts by _Susan_

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Harvard prof slams US nut allergy hysteria

_Susan_

It's so easy...

to be witty from a distance isn't it? If we were talking about children in wheelchairs and a request for a ramp would so many of you suggest that we just do them in?

Adult onset allergies is also on the rise and although I do not wish anyone to have to deal with this, if anyone of the sharp tongued posters were to develop an allergy...I would think it was Karma.

My daughter has severe food allergies to many foods. She has been rushed to the hospital 5 times with life threatening reactions. Every single time she eats we need to be prepared for a reaction and have her medication close at hand. I have had to tell er on two occasions that she had to go hungry because we didn't have the medication on us (major oversight).

We are lucky in that we have a wonderful family and friends who are willing to take the few steps it takes to help keep her safe.

It's not that hard.