15.07.2025 12:20
Jo Frost, the star of the world-famous "Supernanny" program, has shared her battle with anaphylaxis, a life-threatening health issue, with the public. Frost explained that she has experienced anaphylactic shock multiple times and, in some cases, faced life-threatening situations, emphasizing that this condition is still not taken seriously enough in society.
Famous television star Jo Frost shared her emotional statement on social media, detailing her battle with anaphylaxis, a life-threatening illness. She called on society to show more empathy and awareness.
Jo Frost, known for the program Supernanny, which aired in 2005 and gained worldwide popularity, announced through her Instagram account that she has faced death multiple times due to anaphylaxis and has been hospitalized after several shocks. "I have experienced so many anaphylactic shocks that I didn't want to go into details about until now," Frost said, expressing that this condition affects her every day.
DESCRIBED AS A LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS
Medical authorities define anaphylaxis as a sudden and life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs as a result of an extreme response from the immune system to certain allergens. According to experts, this serious condition can manifest within seconds or minutes after exposure to the allergen. According to the Mayo Clinic, during anaphylaxis, the body rapidly goes into shock; blood pressure drops suddenly, airways constrict, and the person struggles to breathe, facing a life-threatening situation.
"IGNORING IT IS NO DIFFERENT THAN POINTING A GUN AT ME"
One of the most striking sentences in Frost's message was, "Ignoring the seriousness of this illness is the same as pointing a loaded gun at my face." Frost noted that anaphylaxis patients are not adequately understood in society, and that sufficient safety measures are not taken in restaurants, schools, and public spaces. "Ambiguous statements like 'may contain traces' on menus are actually used to evade legal responsibility, which threatens my safety," she said.
WHAT IS ANAPHYLAXIS?
Anaphylaxis is a type of allergic reaction that occurs when the body has an extreme response to certain allergens, which can be extremely dangerous and life-threatening. According to the Mayo Clinic, this condition can develop within seconds or minutes. The body suddenly goes into shock, blood pressure drops rapidly, airways constrict, and the person struggles to breathe.
Common triggers include certain foods, medications, insect venoms, and latex.