FARE's new Food Allergy Action Plan

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Great points, as usual  .

What would my allergy life have been like without you CM?

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http://blog.foodallergy.org/2014/02/07/food-allergy-reactions-what-to-do-in-an-emergency/

hmmm ...

Antihistamines may be given, if recommended by a physician, for a single mild symptom

fwiw, I prefer the term FAAP over ECP, but the trend seems to be towards the latter.

Again, when in doubt, give epinephrine! This is critically important. You could save a life.

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http://blog.foodallergy.org/2014/02/07/food-allergy-reactions-what-to-do-in-an-emergency/

hmmm ...

Antihistamines may be given, if recommended by a physician, for a single mild symptom

http://www.foodallergy.org/document.doc?id=294


This is on my list to talk to our allergist about at next appt.

[twinturbo]

fwiw, I prefer the term FAAP over ECP, but the trend seems to be towards the latter.

There's a reason for that. 

BTW, just saw the new one. I know no one form is going to be everyone's cup of tea but I thought it looked solid.

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fwiw, I prefer the term FAAP over ECP, but the trend seems to be towards the latter.

There's a reason for that. 

BTW, just saw the new one. I know no one form is going to be everyone's cup of tea but I thought it looked solid.

What is the reason?

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The newest version of the FARE plan:

http://www.foodallergy.org/document.doc?id=234


I like that they made that separate box for the "extremely reactive" instructions.


I would have had to epi dd many times in the past if I had been following this plan for mild symptoms.   

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ok ... getting my school forms together    


Something that bugs me on the new FAAP/ECP ....

In the (mild symptoms box), they just say "Give Epinephrine" if more than 1 system area.... but all the other epi instructions are in the (severe symptoms box) like call 911, etc.  The former computer programmer in me says both should point to 1 "give epi" instruction area.   

My  of forms ... based on a talent or a curse or both?   

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Do you think it would have been better to have that mild/epi area an optional checkbox for allergist to decide?  Those going through OIT and/or having OAS often have those symptoms.  I'll leave that ? to the experts.

[MandCmama]

My forms just came in the mail today from our allergist visit last week. I was a bit surprised to see they switched back to the old FAPs. I know our school nurse also prefers the old ones.

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My forms just came in the mail today from our allergist visit last week. I was a bit surprised to see they switched back to the old FAPs. I know our school nurse also prefers the old ones.

Which format do they like ... the 5/2013 one?  Did they say why they prefer the older ones?

[ajasfolks2]

Once upon a time DH and I discussed these Allergy Action Plans and the many formats . . . and we decided that an experienced PILOT should consult with them so that the forms were more streamlined and user-friendly . . . as well as SUPER clear.

In an emergency, the fewer the words and the firmer the instructions ("Emergency Procedures"), the better.

*sigh*

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Hubby just added:

Needs to be easy to understand when you're on fire.

[MandCmama]

I'm not sure why the allergist doesn't use the new one. I know the nurse thought it was too cluttered with the pictures. I want to say it was the last version before the current one.

[MandCmama]

Just looked. It's actually the one from 2010 they are using.

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Many kids with FA and/or asthma don't have school health plans

On the FARE FAAP/ECP, have a check box the allergist could check saying something like it's their opinion this child should be evaluated by the school for a 504 plan ... that the child has a major life activity that is affected ... that the CDC guidelines should be referred to ...

make the wording bold.   

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Allergic to everything, Help! I'm desperate.

In addition to the grading chart, there is the FARE "Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan" ... there is some language about "child" in there as it's often used for students, but your doc could make a few minor changes & sign the plan for you (if the doc agrees that the plan is appropriate for you). 

http://www.foodallergy.org/document.doc?id=234

From FARE plan (my bold/blue):

2. Call 911. Tell them the child is having anaphylaxis and may
need epinephrine when they arrive.

I do think it's important for adults to have a plan ... it'd be nice to have one without "child" language.