Immediate reaction upon consumption

Depending on the severity of your allergies, your response to consuming these allergens may differ.

Mild Reactions

Typically, mild reactions can include hives, itching, or redness. In these cases, over-the-counter antihistamines can help alleviate symptoms. Make sure to drink plenty of water to help flush the allergens out of your system.

• Antihistamines: Useful in treating skin reactions like hives or itching. Make sure to choose non-drowsy varieties if you need to stay awake.

• Hydration: Drink lots of fluids, particularly water, to help your body naturally flush out the allergens quickly.

Severe Reactions

However, if your allergy is severe, ingesting allergens may lead to anaphylactic shock, a life-threatening allergic reaction. If you start experiencing difficulty in breathing, wheezing, light-headedness, fast heart rate, and confusion, immediately call emergency medical services in your area.

If you have a Known Allergy and an EpiPen

If you are aware of your allergy and carry an EpiPen, use your autoinjector at the onset of severe reaction symptoms, then seek immediate medical help. You should continue to monitor your situation closely as sometimes a second delayed reaction, known as a biphasic reaction, may occur.

After Immediate Care

Once your immediate reactions are under control, consider allergen immunotherapy, a preventative long-term treatment for allergies.

Curex, a leading allergy immunotherapy company, offers several programs to desensitize your immune system to allergens over time. Immunotherapy involves gradually exposing your body to increasing amounts of your specific allergens to train your immune system to tolerate them. Over time, your allergic reactions towards these substances may be reduced or even eliminated.

Curex's effective, individualized immunotherapy plans can be a long term solution to your food allergies. Ideally, with consistent and correctly dosed exposure to allergens, it is possible for your body to learn to tolerate substances like wheat, eggs, soy, or milk – the allergens found in Burger King's Crispy Chicken Sandwich.

Preventing Future Incidents

Even with immunotherapy, prevention is always the best cure. Before you eat out, make sure to check menus for allergen information, or ask the restaurant staff directly. Food companies and restaurants usually provide this information online, or you can inquire in-store.

Remember to stay safe, and always prioritize your health over your palate.