#22 - Food Allergy Myth Busting

What better way to start 2020 than to bust some food allergy myths?   We asked our listeners what food allergy statements they wonder are a myth. Dr G sheds some truth on common misconceptions that circulate the food allergy community.   The myths tackled in this episode: <ul><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Only kids are affected by food allergies</li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Each reaction is worse than the last</li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Exercise can make a reaction more severe</li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Aspirin and alcohol can also increase your chances of having an allergic reaction to food</li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">The absence of a protein makes an item/ingredient completely safe</li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Peanut oil is safe for people with a peanut allergy. </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">People with milk allergy are fine with lactose-free food</li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Everyone grows out of their milk allergy</li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">You can have an allergic reaction to airborne peanuts</li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">You shouldn't worry about peanuts on planes</li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">You can have an anaphylactic reaction by only touching food</li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">You can't be allergic to corn or rice</li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">You can't be anaphylactic to fruit or vegetable</li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefaul