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How I am affected…

The hardest part about living with this allergy is that it affects everything I do. I own a baking company and I am no longer able to taste anything I bake. Getting ready to bake is an additional task. Since I am not able to touch most ingredients, I must wear protective gear at all times.

I am currently attending college so it has affected how I do my school work. I prefer to take online classes. The weird looks I got in classes for wearing gloves and the fear of exposure to allergens such as paper, ink, people eating nuts and talking to me took too much of my academic focus. I do participate in college related activities such as club meetings, volunteering, and other events but they are limited and I am able to control my interactions most of the time. When I do go to campus, I wear gloves and long sleeves to limit body exposure.