Lethal allergies aren't your punchline
TW: ableism, bullying, anaphylaxis
The fact that that has to be said is sad. The covid-19 pandemic unfortunately showed just how many people don't care about their fellow humans, and that number goes down when you throw in disabled people or something that might slightly inconvenience them.
Ask Aunt Lori - allergic reaction first aid
Dear Aunt Lori,
My friend has a severe peanut allergy. I'm scared that she'll have an allergic reaction around me and I don't know what to do!
Concerned Friend
Anaphylaxis
Sniffling, sneezing, and itching are the worst that allergies can be - right? Unfortunately, they can be so much worse.
There's a whole spectrum of allergy symptoms, but the worst is anaphylaxis (also called anaphylactic shock). If untreated, anaphylaxis is fatal!
Special Note regarding air quality
There are currently wildfires in Canada that have caused hazardous air quality levels in a lot of major cities. With this ongoing issue, I wanted to make a post with a few things you can do to help keep yourself safe.