Conakry - Post Report Question and Answers
What do people who suffer from environmental or food allergies need to know?
Bring your meds (allergy medications and epi-pens) and cook for yourself! - Sep 2022
Food allergies are difficult, since most things have hot pepper, smoked fish, and possibly peanut in them, and people won't do exactly what you ask them to as far as your food needs. They may be convinced that a little peanut is in fact good for you, despite what you tell them, or they may be offended at the prospect of a meal with no spice whatsoever. If you’ve got anaphylactic issues, I think you’ll have to avoid most restaurants. Short of actual medical issues, I have to say that this is a great post for kids (and adults!) to get over picky eating habits. There are still some dishes my kids don’t relish, but after a year or so of harping on them about being grateful and honoring whatever food is served them, as well as seeing how other kids ravenously scarf down the food they can get, our guys now just buck up and eat what they’re given without complaint. Seasonal allergies can be bad, especially at the beginning of the rainy season in May, when all the dormant spores hatch and some plants start to release pollen. Year round though there is dust, some pollen, and mold, so if you're especially sensitive this is a challenge. Probably no worse than any other humid tropical post, but still. - Jun 2021
Cook your own food and bring allergy medication. - Nov 2019
Dust and pollution can exacerbate existing allergies and asthma issues. - May 2016
