Naga Munchetty has revealed that she was branded an ‘idiot’ by her producer after she made a dangerous health error.
The BBC Breakfast host, 49, opened up on her potential life-threatening blunder as she told how she forgot to reorder her vital EpiPen, which she needs for her Birch Oral Syndrome (also known as oral allergy syndrome (OAS), which is an allergic reaction that can occur when people with birch pollen allergies eat certain fruits and vegetables).
During a recent discussion about allergies on the show, Naga told her condition is connected to Hay fever, which, according to doctors, is on the rise.
Naga told how trying to get hold of an EpiPen had been proving to be ‘quite difficult’, especially if you hadn’t had an allergic episode in a while, causing her to put off trying to get one.
And her lack of action in procuring the crucial medical device was criticised by her colleague, with Naga herself admitting her lapse was ‘really bad’.
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Naga Munchetty has revealed that she was branded an ‘idiot’ by her producer after she made a dangerous health error
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The BBC Breakfast host, 49, opened up on her potential life-threatening blunder as she told how she forgot to reorder her vital EpiPen, which she needs for her Birch Oral Syndrome
Official NHS guidelines state that the auto-injectors were vital for immediate response to severe allergic reactions triggered by various allergens, including insect stings or bites, foods, drugs or exercise.
During the episode, Naga spoke with a guest called Palina, who recalled a terrifying incident during a holiday in Thailand where she was left fighting for breath after mistakenly consuming the wrong dish in a restaurant.
Palina, who has a severe nut allergy said: ‘I think that the most important thing for people with allergies, more severe allergies, is to have your EpiPens, because in most places it can be really life-saving to have that initial adrenaline before an ambulance gets there.
‘For me, in my case, if I hadn’t had my EpiPens with me at the Thai restaurant, it would’ve been a lot more serious.’
At this, Naga then admitted that she hadn’t followed the advice herself, stating: ‘I can’t say I always do it myself.’
She added: ‘It’s really bad, there are things like getting them re-prescribed because they go out of date and feeling like you’re taking something that you don’t use, even though you need it.’
Palina went on to agree with Naga and shared her own difficulties in obtaining an EpiPen despite the severity of her allergy, saying it took her four months to get one.
Naga then responded: ‘I had the same thing.
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Official NHS guidelines state that the auto-injectors were vital for immediate response to severe allergic reactions triggered by various allergens, including insect stings or bites, foods, drugs or exercise
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Naga, above with co-star Charlie Stayt, told how trying to get hold of an EpiPen had been proving to be ‘quite difficult’, especially if you hadn’t had an allergic episode in a while, causing her to put off trying to get one
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Naga said: ‘I’ve got to make another call because I was talking to my producer and he said “You’re an idiot, go and order your EpiPen”, and he’s kind of right’
‘I’ve got to make another call because I was talking to my producer and he said, “You’re an idiot, go and order your EpiPen”, and he’s kind of right.
‘But, it takes time doesn’t it? And getting a re-prescription for it can be quite difficult for an EpiPen if you haven’t had an incident in recent times.’
Naga’s EpiPen confession comes after she collapsed into giggles during a serious bulletin about touts reselling tickets for Oasis’ upcoming gigs during Saturday’s show.
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Naga’s EpiPen confession comes after she collapsed into giggles during a serious bulletin about touts reselling tickets for Oasis’ upcoming gigs during Saturday’s show
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The host revealed how the band sent out a warning that promoters would cancel tickets after scalpers set to work reselling seats at sky-high prices of up to £10,000
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During the segment a photo of brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher was shown on the screen besides Naga. However, because of a technical blunder only their midriffs were visible
The host revealed how the band sent out a warning that promoters would cancel tickets after scalpers set to work reselling seats at sky-high prices of up to £10,000.
During the segment a photo of brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher was shown on the screen besides Naga, however due to a technical blunder only their midriffs were visible.
Despite the serious subject matter the host couldn’t help but laugh as she assured viewers: ‘You’ll see more.’ Adding: ‘Later on. That was just their lower halves!’
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