Lianne Mandelbaum
@nonuttraveler
#Advocacy for #foodallergy #travel on commercial #airlines. Passion 4 nutrition, hot yoga & good deeds. XHuffPost TheMighty AllergicLiving KevinMD contributor
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http://www.nonuttraveler.com 17-10-2013 12:11:47
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Stark reminder of challenges faced by travelers w/ #nutallergy. No one should endure humiliation or discrimination for a medical condition, let alone an 8-year old. nonuttraveler.com/humiliated-and… Family was dressed down by staff, made fun of, and ultimately thrown off a plane for asking
Consistent inconsistency is what often makes flying with a #foodallergy so anxiety provoking - here in Padua to present data out of Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research about traveling with #foodallergies on #airlines - even on same carrier diff crews often make diff accommodations regardless of policy
Is this part of explanation why there is less #peanutallergy in certain places? GA²LEN ANACARE Network
Many gems in this talk from Carina Venter PhD RD at GA²LEN ANACARE Network - insight from dieticians critical and often lacking #foodallergy
Interesting talk re fish anaphylaxis at GA²LEN Allergy & Asthma Excellence Network - no slide as data not yet published -of note is that growing in adult onset -dose can be small can be severe - #airlines often serve fish many do not stock best meds to quickly counter #anaphylaxis - literal food for thought
In Padua, Italy - Lianne Mandelbaum at GA²LEN ANACARE Network on understanding experiences, barriers, & facilitators of safe #airline #travel - a global survey of #foodallergy patients & caregivers! #FoodAllergies #Anaphylaxis Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research FAACT #FAACT
So #grateful to be a part of global collaboration #foodallergy in Padua. ✈️shared insights from our Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research global #airline #foodallergy study. ♥️positive feedback received underscored impact of our work. Much time fostering existing relationships & new partnerships.
Presented our Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research data on #airline #travel #foodallergy in Padua, Italy -lead author Chris Warren in audience - #grateful to the 45 Global partners that made this happen -look for full publication in Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology soon-data finally catching up to lived patient experience - you