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Living with FPIES: From dietitian to allergy parent
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Kristin Houts, a Chicago-based Registered Dietitian and a member of the Dietitian Connection team, shares her personal journey from dietitian to allergy parent as she navigates the complexities of FPIES (Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome) with her son. Kristin brings a unique and deeply personal perspective as she opens up about the initial shock of discovering her son’s condition, the lengthy diagnosis process and the daily challenges of managing a severe dairy allergy in an infant and toddler. Tune in to learn how Kristin’s personal experience with FPIES has profoundly changed her approach to dietetics, making her more empathetic and knowledgeable when working with clients with allergies and intolerances.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Kristin’s lived experience with her son with FPIES
- Why you can’t rely on skin and blood tests alone to diagnose food allergies
- The importance of oral food challenges for diagnosing FPIES
- How Kristin’s experience has changed her approach to patient care
- Why managing FPIES requires support systems for the entire family
For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/living-with-fpies/
Hosted by Brooke Delfino
The content, products and/or services referred to in this podcast are intended for Health Care Professionals only and are not, and are not intended to be, medical advice, which should be tailored to your individual circumstances. The content is for your information only, and we advise that you exercise your own judgement before deciding to use the information provided. Professional medical advice should be obtained before taking action. The reference to particular products and/or services in this episode does not constitute any form of endorsement. Please see here for terms and conditions.
201 episoder
Manage episode 423453066 series 1147384
Kristin Houts, a Chicago-based Registered Dietitian and a member of the Dietitian Connection team, shares her personal journey from dietitian to allergy parent as she navigates the complexities of FPIES (Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome) with her son. Kristin brings a unique and deeply personal perspective as she opens up about the initial shock of discovering her son’s condition, the lengthy diagnosis process and the daily challenges of managing a severe dairy allergy in an infant and toddler. Tune in to learn how Kristin’s personal experience with FPIES has profoundly changed her approach to dietetics, making her more empathetic and knowledgeable when working with clients with allergies and intolerances.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Kristin’s lived experience with her son with FPIES
- Why you can’t rely on skin and blood tests alone to diagnose food allergies
- The importance of oral food challenges for diagnosing FPIES
- How Kristin’s experience has changed her approach to patient care
- Why managing FPIES requires support systems for the entire family
For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/living-with-fpies/
Hosted by Brooke Delfino
The content, products and/or services referred to in this podcast are intended for Health Care Professionals only and are not, and are not intended to be, medical advice, which should be tailored to your individual circumstances. The content is for your information only, and we advise that you exercise your own judgement before deciding to use the information provided. Professional medical advice should be obtained before taking action. The reference to particular products and/or services in this episode does not constitute any form of endorsement. Please see here for terms and conditions.
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