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News.com.au
16-07-2025
- Health
- News.com.au
Airplane passenger's simple lifesaving request leaves viewers divided
A content creator has sparked an online firestorm after he shared a last-minute request with a flight attendant. After boarding an easyJet flight, Dan Kelly from the UK, who posts on TikTok as @_maycontain, filmed his interaction with a flight attendant, whom he immediately pulled aside to note his severe nut allergies. Though the budget British airline banned the sale of peanuts on its flights several years back, and asks passengers not to bring snacks containing nuts on-board, Kelly often lets cabin crews know about his allergy, which he claims can be triggered by nut particles in the air. The passenger also asked if the cabin crew could make an announcement to other travellers, letting them know that this flight would have to be nut-free for his own safety. The friendly flight attendant asked the TikTokker where his seat was, and inquired whether or not he had any EpiPens, before sending him on his way, worry-free. 'I love it when (flight attendants) understand straight away,' the content creator wrote in the comments, praising the steward for his pragmatism and no-nonsense attitude. Dan's page is dedicated to bringing awareness and understanding to allergy-related issues. Typically, his videos range from demonstrating proper Epi-Pen use to offering up his experience on dating while living with a serious allergy. 'I've had a severe nut allergy since I was five. It impacts my daily life constantly; living with the fear of a reaction is exhausting, and it's even more intense when travelling abroad,' Dan told Newsweek. 'Every time I fly, I ask the airline to make an announcement just in case someone nearby starts eating nuts,' Kelly added as even minor exposure — through air particles or surface contact — can trigger a reaction. 'If someone eats nuts, doesn't wash their hands, then touches me, that could trigger it.' Though many were sympathetic to Dan's fear of mid-flight anaphylaxis — which could be triggered by touching or inhaling nearby nut residue — others weren't so willing to give up their salty snacks. 'Your ticket should cost more if you being on the plane changes the rules for everyone else against their consent,' argued one harsh commenter, while another said, 'Since when has an entire group accommodating to a single individual become the norm? One person shouldn't dictate what a plane load of people can and cannot eat.' While some commenters advised Dan to wear gloves and a mask for additional protection, one user offered an entirely different — and somewhat ruthless — suggestion. 'It's a choice to fly, you don't have to. Why should everyone else have to worry about you? Just because you want to get on a plane,' criticised one viewer. 'I booked this ticket strictly to eat plane peanuts, it's not fair,' quipped a dry-witted commenter, referring to the wave of backlash Dan received — which several other users also dubbed 'ridiculous'. 'Imagine how annoying it would be to have to emergency land in the middle of nowhere because someone couldn't resist a granola bar and it nearly killed another person,' reasoned another viewer. While allergies are lifelong conditions for many, new research surrounding the affliction has proven that, in some instances, it is possible to cure a nut allergy. However, until these procedures become more commonplace, Dan simply asks that his fellow passengers opt for an alternative snack while stuck in a pressurised cabin miles above the ground.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Yahoo
Airplane passenger's life-saving allergy request sparks harsh backlash: ‘Why should everyone else have to worry about you?'
This tentative traveler drove fellow flyers nuts. After boarding an easyJet flight, content creator Dan Kelly, who posts on TikTok as @_maycontain, filmed his interaction with a flight attendant, whom he immediately pulled aside to note his severe nut allergies. Though the airline banned the sale of peanuts on its flights several years back, and asks passengers not to bring snacks containing nuts onboard, Kelly often lets cabin crews know about his allergy, which he claims can be triggered by nut particles in the air. The prudent passenger also asked if the cabin crew could make an announcement to other travellers, letting them know that this flight would have to be nut-free for his own safety. The friendly flight attendant asked the TikTokker where his seat was, and inquired whether or not he had any EpiPens, before sending him on his way, worry-free. 'I love it when [flight attendants] understand straight away,' the content creator wrote in the comments, praising the steward for his pragmatism and no-nonsense attitude. The content creator's page is dedicated to bringing awareness and understanding to allergy-related issues. Typically, his videos range from demonstrating proper Epi-Pen use to offering up his experience on dating while living with a serious allergy. 'I've had a severe nut allergy since I was 5. It impacts my daily life constantly; living with the fear of a reaction is exhausting, and it's even more intense when traveling abroad,' Kelly told Newsweek. 'Every time I fly, I ask the airline to make an announcement just in case someone nearby starts eating nuts,' Kelly added as even minor exposure — through air particles or surface contact — can trigger a reaction. 'If someone eats nuts, doesn't wash their hands, then touches me, that could trigger it.' Though many were sympathetic to Kelly's fear of mid-flight anaphylaxis — which could be triggered by touching or inhaling nearby nut residue — others weren't so willing to give up their salty snacks. 'Your ticket should cost more if you being on the plane changes the rules for everyone else against their consent,' argued one harsh commenter, while another said, 'Since when has an entire group accommodating to a single individual become the norm? One person shouldn't dictate what a plane load of people can and cannot eat.' While some commenters advised Kelly to wear gloves and a mask for additional protection, one user offered an entirely different — and somewhat ruthless — suggestion. 'It's a choice to fly, you don't have to. Why should everyone else have to worry about you? Just because you want to get on a plane,' criticized one viewer. 'I booked this ticket strictly to eat plane peanuts, it's not fair,' quipped a dry-witted commenter, referring to the wave of backlash Kelly received — which several other users also dubbed 'ridiculous.' 'Imagine how annoying it would be to have to emergency land in the middle of nowhere because someone couldn't resist a granola bar and it nearly killed another person,' reasoned another viewer. While allergies are lifelong conditions for many, new research surrounding the affliction has proven that, in some instances, it is possible to cure a nut allergy. However, until these procedures become more commonplace, Kelly simply asks that his fellow passengers opt for an alternative snack while stuck in a pressurized cabin miles above the ground.
Health Line
04-07-2025
- Health
- Health Line
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Complications
Key takeaways Eczema may increase your risk of bacterial, viral, and fungal skin infections due to a compromised skin barrier. Good hygiene and skin care habits can help reduce this risk. People with eczema may be more likely to develop asthma, allergic rhinitis, and food allergies, though eczema doesn't cause these conditions. Managing triggers and allergens is crucial for those with these co-occurring conditions. Eczema may negatively affect your mental health, causing stress, difficulty sleeping, and a higher risk of anxiety and depression. Seek medical advice for skin symptoms and mental well-being to improve your quality of life. Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy skin and other symptoms. The most common type of eczema is atopic dermatitis. If you have eczema, the protective layer of your skin, known as your skin barrier, doesn't work as well as it should. This raises your risk of skin infections. Scratching itchy skin can further damage your skin barrier and increase your risk of infections. The challenges of living with eczema may also negatively affect your mental health. Following your recommended treatment and practicing good hygiene and skin care habits are important for reducing your risk of complications and improving your quality of life with eczema. Skin infections Eczema raises your risk of skin infections, including certain types of: bacterial infections viral infections fungal infections If you develop a skin infection, it may cause uncomfortable symptoms and make your eczema worse. In rare cases, the skin infection may spread to other tissues and organs and cause severe complications. To lower your risk of skin infections: Wash your hands regularly. Bathe and shower regularly. Clean and cover cuts or other wounds. Avoid close contact with people who have symptoms of active skin infections. Avoid sharing personal hygiene products, such as washcloths, towels, and razors. Using lukewarm rather than hot water, a gentle soap or cleanser, and moisturizer can help limit dry skin. This may help prevent cracks in your skin, where infectious microbes could enter. Below, we describe a few types of infections that are more common than average in people with eczema. Staph infection The bacteria Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of skin infections in people with eczema, reports the International Eczema Council Skin Infection Group. This type of bacteria lives on the skin of most people with atopic dermatitis. It can cause symptoms of a staph infection, although some people never develop symptoms. Common symptoms of a staph infection include: swollen skin warm or hot skin oozing or crusting Sometimes, staph infections also cause pustules or pus-filled abscesses to form. If you develop a staph infection, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to treat it. Depending on the severity, treatment may require hospitalization. Eczema herpeticum The herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) typically causes oral herpes or cold sores around or inside your mouth. But sometimes, the virus can spread across wide areas of eczema-prone skinand cause an infection known as eczema herpeticum. Eczema herpeticum causes clusters of small, itchy and painful blisters across wide areas of skin. It may also affect your eyes, which can cause vision loss if left untreated. In rare cases, eczema herpeticum may spread to other organs and cause potentially life threatening complications. To lower your risk of contracting HSV-1, avoid kissing or receiving oral sex from anyone who has an active cold sore. You should also avoid sharing objects that have touched their mouth. If you develop eczema herpeticum, your doctor will prescribe antiviral medication to treat it. If the case is severe, treatment may require hospitalization. Fungal skin infections Fungal or yeast infections can potentially worsen skin inflammation in people with eczema. This may cause eczema symptoms to get worse. Examples include Malassezia and Candida albicans yeast infections. These types of yeast are commonly found on skin, but they can cause an infection if they multiply to high numbers. If you develop a yeast infection, your doctor will prescribe antifungal medication to treat it. Signs that your eczema is infected Potential signs and symptoms of infected skin include: skin discoloration, which may look pink, red, purple, brown, or black scaly, crusty, or oozing lesions or sores rash, blisters, or pustules pain or tenderness itchiness swelling warmth Eczema can cause similar symptoms, so it may be challenging to tell whether you have symptoms of a skin infection, an eczema flare, or both. If you develop new or worse skin symptoms, let your doctor know. They'll examine your skin and may collect a sample of tissue or fluid from the affected area for testing. Your recommended treatment will depend on the specific cause of your symptoms. In severe cases, skin infections may spread to other parts of your body and become systemic. This may cause symptoms such as fever, chills, and a general feeling of unwellness. Systemic infections may cause life threatening complications and require immediate treatment. Asthma and allergies If you have eczema, you have increased risk of: asthma allergic rhinitis food allergy These allergic conditions aren't complications of eczema, but they're comorbidities that occur more often than average in people with eczema. Some of the same genetic, environmental, or immune factors may contribute to the development of both eczema and these allergic conditions. Asthma causes wheezing and other breathing difficulties, which may be triggered by: exercise mold dust mites cockroaches pet dander air pollution disinfectants respiratory infections Allergic rhinitis is also known as hay fever, which causes reactions to environmental allergens such as pollen and dust mites. Common symptoms include: itchy nose, mouth, eyes, or skin stuffy or runny nose sneezing watery eyes Food allergy causes allergic reactions to certain types of food. These reactions can cause a wide variety of symptoms, which vary from mild to potentially life threatening. If you develop an allergic condition, your doctor will advise you to avoid triggers or allergens that cause a reaction. Triggers or allergens vary from one person to another. Your doctor may also prescribe asthma or allergy medication or other treatments.
CBS News
18-06-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Gio's Law, which would enable law enforcement to carry EpiPens, heads to Congress
A bill that would make it standard issue for first responders to carry EpiPens or other devices for life-threatening allergies is now in Congress. The bill carries the name of a Long Island boy. It has been 12 years since Georgina Cornago lost her son, Giovanni, to a peanut allergy attack. Now, her years of hard work have culminated in a congressional bill with her son's name on it. "To say I'm emotional is an understatement," Cornago said. "I just lost it. I broke down." Cornago is a warrior for allergy awareness. She started with her small village, Lynbrook. Every police car there now is equipped with an epinephrine auto injector as a result of her efforts. They've already saved two lives there. "The police officer is the one to respond to the call. There are just so many ambulances, but there's a much more prevalent number of police," Lynbrook Police Inspector Sean Murphy said. "There's no reason we are losing lives" Giovanni Cornago CBS News New York Gio's life might have been saved if officers had carried the devices at the time. The ninth grader ate trail mix he didn't know contained peanuts. His heart stopped on the way to the hospital. CBS News New York first spoke with Cornago more than a decade ago. "I definitely wasn't prepared, and I don't think anyone is prepared for that to happen," Cornago told CBS News New York in 2013. Since then, Cornago has been on a mission to make sure others are prepared. Gio's Law, which enables law enforcement to carry the devices, is in effect in New York state, including Suffolk County. Nassau County has been a holdout, amid debate over costs and liability. The bipartisan congressional bill would establish a grant program to equip law enforcement across the country with EpiPens and similar devices, and to provide training to officers. CBS News New York "From bee stings, from nut allergies, from mold allergies, and there is no reason we are losing lives simply because we don't have the equipment we need," Rep. Laura Gillien said. Cornago said she believes concerns over liability can be overcome. "What's the worst that can happen? Somebody can die because you didn't give the EpiPen. That is the worst that can happen," Cornago said. Cornago said if police cars are equipped with Narcan, they should also carry epinephrine. Seconds count when anaphylaxis occurs. As she heads to the national stage to continue her mission, Cornago said she is reminded of a promise she made to Gio. "His death would not be in vain, and his life would have purpose, and I think I am doing that," she said. The bill is also sponsored by Republican Rep. Andrew Garbarino.
