Do you know how to use an adrenaline auto injector (AAI)? Even if you think you do, please have a quick scan and read of this blog post with updated guidelines from the Medicines & Health Regulatory Authority (MHRA). Click here to Read the new guidelines for using AAIs. What is anaphylaxis? With over 20% of the UK’s population affected by at least one allergy, … [Read more...]
Fear of using your adrenalin injector – don’t be scared!
In my recent Ruth's Allergy Diary slot I wrote about conquering the fear of injecting yourself or someone else with an adrenalin auto-injector. Have you been there? Or have you just not used yours because you were too terrified, despite having an anaphylactic reaction? If you too have ever felt completely overwhelmed and totally unprepared to use your injector - you are not … [Read more...]