Allergy Skin Testing - Episode #1

Posted in Anaphylaxis TV | Sunday, January 20th, 2008 | Trackback

Welcome to the first episode of Allergy Smart TV where I shed some light on allergy skin testing.

I forgot to mention in the video that if you’ve had a reaction and taken antihistamine in the previous 3-5 days that you should put off the skin test. Since it could affect the results. Also don’t put any creams or moisturisers / suncream on your forearms for a similar time.

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Try the downloadable WMV version 59MB (should play fine on all machines).

Please click here to leave me a comment with your thoughts on my new TV show and I’d be happy to answer any questions that you may have on the show in the coming weeks.

Until next weekend, have a reaction free week. (first heard that signoff from Leslea Harmon)

Aaron

7 Comments

  1. Karen Says:

    Great episode Aaron. Keep up the good work. I have posted a link to this in a small Anaphylaxis Forum I am a member of so hopefully you will get lots of views and comments.
    Looking forward to next weeks show. Well done.

  2. Hannah Says:

    Great work Aaron, thanks for the link Karen. Wonderful to hear it all explained so anyone could understand. Would love to see more.

  3. Aaron Dwyer Says:

    Thanks Karen, it took a lot of effort to get the ball rolling but it’s going to be a lot of fun. Aaron

  4. nathalie Says:

    It is a really good idea to hear /see a real person talk about everyday allergy issues rather than read about it. Looking forward to next week.Good job!

  5. Michelle Daintree Far North Queensland Says:

    I think this is awesome. A really good tool to explain to family and friends about allergies. I have anaphylaxis and feel others find my having to expain where my epipen is and how to use it and I’m treated as if I am over reacting and that it isn’t needed. This is a great medium to get the info out there, without making people sit and read mountains of info. With my oldest child having Aspergers, I wish that someone could organise a broadcast in a simlar fashion.

  6. Leslea from allergy news Says:

    Nice work, Aaron!

    “have a reaction-free week…” Now, where have I heard that before? ;)

    Love ya! Stay cool, I guess! (I was gonna say warm, but it’s 17 degrees F here right now…I’m sure you’re just dandy.)

  7. aarond Says:

    Thanks for the words of encouragement. Looking forward to making the next episode.

    Aaron

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