Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction which can be life threatening. Symptoms can start within seconds or minutes and usually progress quickly, so it needs treating straight away. As anaphylaxis can be serious, and you don’t know when a reaction might happen, this can cause stress and worry to those who have it and their friends and families.
Much great work has been done over the years, by us and other leading allergy charities, to raise awareness of the seriousness of allergies and anaphylaxis. The practical challenges of going on holiday, eating out, starting school are one thing and for years we have provided a wealth of information to help with these challenges. But there is still much work to be done to tackle the often ‘hidden’ emotional challenges that come with living with serious allergies.
