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Food Allergies

Food Allergy Treatment Options

The most obvious treatment of a food allergy is to not eat that particular food. Of course, sometimes this is easier said than done because first you and the doctor have to identify what is causing the reactions. The trigger food is not always readily apparent so sometimes a food diary is essential to pinpointing the allergens. Part of this food diary is discovering all the ingredients in certain foods as well as drinks and condiments.

It is also important to note that once you identify the food allergen, you cannot just avoid that food in your meals but also when it appears in other items. For instance, nixing cow's milk as it appears in yogurt, cheese, ice cream and milk is not enough. You have to check your salad dressing labels as well as non-dairy creamer labels and more to ensure that no milk proteins, like casein, appears.

Candy bars, cereal and more may come in forms which do not have allergens but if they are produced in the same facilities that handle products which do have food allergens, there is a chance of cross contamination. For instance, you could buy a milk chocolate bar with no nuts in it, but if the same assembly line also makes a peanut butter bar, there is always the minutest chance that the essence of that peanut butter could be left behind for the chocolate bars to pick up.

Part of the basic treatment of food allergies is the reading of food labels. The FDA requires that all ingredients appear on food labels. It is important that you pay attention to not only the main ingredients but also inactive ingredients as well. In addition, knowing all the terms that food allergens could be found under is also important. Even if a product says it is dairy-free, it could still employ some proteins that are found in milk. The same principle applies to products that say peanut-free, gluten-free and more. Recognizing the derivatives of these food allergens could be life-saving.

People with food allergies can still dine out on occasion, but part of their basic preventative treatment is quizzing the chef on the ingredients and preparation of the dish. You want to ensure that there is no ingredient cross-contamination during the preparation.

As someone with a food allergy, you should always be prepared for possible reactions when you are in public away from home. Wear a medical bracelet with your medical condition listed on it so medical personnel can treat you properly. Carry an EpiPen which contains epinephrine for times when anaphylactic shock threatens. Get to an emergency room or ask someone for help if you feel a food reaction coming on and cannot transport yourself.

Keep an emergency food allergy kit available at home, school and the office so if you have a reaction, others could help. Be sure to educate co-workers, fellow students and teachers about your food allergies so that they can make the proper decisions if you cannot help yourself. Knowing all the possible ways to help yourself in case of an allergic reaction is the best treatment option you have.

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