LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA — Each year an increasing number of children are diagnosed with life-threatening food allergies. For these children (approximately 6 million here in the U.S.), ingestion of even a tiny amount of an allergen can cause an almost immediate reaction that can rapidly lead to death. Until scientists succeed in finding a cure, the only treatment is complete avoidance of the offending foods.

Unfortunately, ensuring that a child “completely avoids” even trace amounts of common foods is a daunting task. Because food, and food residue, is everywhere, this diagnosis affects almost every aspect of the family’s life.

To give parents the information and tools they need to keep their children safe and alive, Plumtree Press is pleased to announce the release of How to Manage Your Child’s Life-Threatening Food Allergies: Practical Tips for Everyday Life. Written by food allergy author Linda Coss, this easy-to-use reference manual provides parents with the detailed advice they need to manage this very challenging condition.

Topics covered include preparing for and treating allergic reactions, purchasing and preparing food, making the home a “safe haven,” handling parenting issues, teaching others about their child’s allergies, creating a safe school environment, having a social life, dining in restaurants, traveling, participating in extra-curricular activities, and more. Information is presented in an easy-to-read “short tips” format. The book includes numerous checklists, real-life anecdotes, and sample forms, letters and scripts. In addition, information specific to food allergy management in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the U.K. is presented in special “International Perspective” tables found throughout the book.

Linda Coss is also the author of the popular What’s to Eat? The Milk-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free Food Allergy Cookbook. The mother of a teenage son with multiple potentially fatal food allergies, Ms. Coss has over ten years of experience as the leader of a support group for parents of children with severe food allergies.

Both of Linda's books are available at www.FoodAllergyBooks.com, Amazon.com, and booksellers nationwide.

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