Playing After-School sports

by Alexander
August 28, 2009
 

 

 

Dear Alexander,

 

(Q) My friends are playing after-school sports. I’d like to play with them, but how can I stay safe when there will be so many different people around me?

 

(A) You need to be prepared and to tell everyone about your food allergies. Talk about your situation with the coach. Your parents will want to talk to your doctor to get advice, so they can pass this advice and their knowledge on to the coach. The coach should know whether or not it is possible for you to play safely.

Once you’re playing, you’ll always want to have epinephrine on the sidelines, and you should make sure that there is an adult present who can use it at all times. Bring your own snacks and water. Luckily, in sports, snacks are usually eaten only at the end of the game.

Good luck!

Your friend

 

 

 

Alexander Elephant

 

 

Editor’s Note: The information above is not designed to take the place of a doctor’s instructions. Patients are urged to contact a doctor for specific information regarding guidelines for care.

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Source: Food Allergy