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Jo Frost, best known as the “Supernanny,” bravely revealed on social media that she\u2019s been quietly battling a life-threatening medical condition.<\/p>\n
The 55-year-old parenting expert\u00a0says that she has been living with anaphylaxis, a severe allergy to certain foods that can cause devastating reactions.<\/p>\n
Frost is speaking out to raise awareness about the condition.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have survived more anaphylactic shocks than I\u2019m prepared to go into detail about right now,\u201d she\u00a0admits\u00a0in a heartfelt Instagram video, explaining how the allergy has changed her life.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition triggered by certain foods that can land me in the hospital,\u201d Frost continues.<\/p>\n
Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Ashley Cooke Reveals She\u2019s Been Diagnosed With a \u2018Very Scary\u2019 Heart Condition [Exclusive]<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The TV personality emphasizes that she\u2019s not seeking special treatment, but understanding.<\/p>\n \u201cMillions of people, kids and adults alike, live cautiously and anxiously with this condition but don\u2019t always receive the compassion or education they deserve,\u201d she\u00a0tells her followers.<\/p>\n Frost also criticized the frustrating \u201cmay contain\u201d labels on certain foods and the tendency of some to minimize food allergies and autoimmune diseases like celiac.<\/p>\n \u201cI want to be treated with dignity and attentiveness \u2014 the same as anyone else,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n According to the Mayo Clinic<\/a>, \u201cAnaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. It can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to something you\u2019re allergic to, such as peanuts or bee stings.\u201d<\/p>\n The condition \u201ccauses the immune system to release a flood of chemicals that can cause you to go into shock \u2014 blood pressure drops suddenly and the airways narrow, blocking breathing.\u201d<\/p>\n Immediate medical treatment, including an injection of epinephrine, is critical to prevent serious complications or death.<\/p>\n Frost\u2019s vulnerability is a powerful reminder to be more aware and compassionate when it comes to food allergies that can be deadly.<\/p>\n Carly Pearce, Mark Chesnutt and Colt Ford have all made headlines recently for serious medical problems, but they are not the only country stars living with chronic illness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Sterling Whitaker<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhat Is Anaphylaxis?<\/h3>\n
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