Susannah Barnett

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• Understanding EpiPens and how to use them: Tips for those with SM

  Symptoms of anaphylaxis can progress quickly, and the proactive use of an EpiPen is strongly advised.

• How keeping a food diary can help those with systemic mastocytosis

  Keeping a food diary can help you identify foods that act as triggers for SM symptom flare-ups.

• How to know if SM is progressing

  If your symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear, it may be the disease progressing to a new subtype.

• Understanding air quality’s impact on SM

  Poor air quality can trigger SM symptoms, but patients can take steps to reduce their exposure to air pollutants both at home and outdoors.

• Sniffing out the truth on fragrances and SM

  Fragrances can cause mild to severe symptoms if they are inhaled or come into direct contact with the skin.

• More than a sting: understanding insect bites and SM

  Insect bites and stings can cause severe reactions in people with SM, but patients can take steps to prevent them.

• Navigating social limitations due to SM

  Learn about the steps patients can take to help make navigating social situations easier after an SM diagnosis.

• What to know about SM in children

  SM is primarily an adult disease, but it can occur in children, though It is rare and often resolves itself before adolescence.

• What patients with SM should know about anesthesia risks before surgery

  Surgery with general anesthesia has an increased risk of anaphylaxis for people living with SM. But there are alternatives.

• How to manage stress and its effects on SM symptoms

  Learning to manage stress levels with SM is key to avoiding symptom episodes and enjoying a better quality of life.