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The Wheat Allergy Handbook

ebook

An instruction manual for families managing wheat allergy.

Packed with advice and tried-and tested tips grounded in science, this guide will teach you how to live well with allergies.

The short chapters get straight to the point and are perfect for busy parents. There are simple explanations of medical jargon so you can have more assertive and meaningful conversations with your doctor. You'll discover the mechanisms behind wheat allergy as well as learn about conditions like gluten hypersensitivity, coeliac disease , FPIES, FPIAP and EoE.

There are practical tips and step-by-step instructions on:

  • Recognising and treating a reaction
  • Allergy medications and how they work
  • Tests including skin prick tests, blood tests & oral food challenges
  • Introducing allergenic foods to babies
  • Reading ingredient labels, with lists of what to avoid for wheat allergy
  • Wheat-free recipes and easy substitutions for everyday cooking
  • Everything you need to know about immunotherapy
  • Safety at daycare, school and work
  • Eating out at restaurants
  • Travel and holidays
  • With a full section on managing anxiety and building confidence, this book is useful for all families, not just those with allergies.

    Formats

    • OverDrive Read
    • EPUB ebook

    Languages

    • English