Recognizing the Symptoms

Should you ingest Double Bacon Carbonara Pizza from Domino's and you're allergic to one or more of its ingredients, observe your body for any signs of reactions.

Common food allergy symptoms include:

• Skin irritations such as hives and itching
• Swelling of lips, face, tongue and throat or other parts of the body
• Shortness of breath, wheezing or nasal congestion
• Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting

Immediate Actions

In the event that you experience a reaction, here are immediate steps you should take:

Seek Emergency Care

If any symptoms of anaphylaxis start to appear, such as severe chest pain, dizziness, a rapid or weak pulse, or difficulty breathing, call an ambulance immediately or have someone rush to the Emergency Room.

Use an EpiPen if Available

If you have an Epinephrine Autoinjector (commonly known as an EpiPen), use it right away when severe symptoms start to occur. Make sure to always carry your EpiPen if you have one, especially when eating out.

See a Doctor

Even if the symptoms are mild and subside after some time, it is highly encouraged that you consult your doctor or an allergist as soon as possible.

Consultations

When the immediate threat has been handled and you've seen a professional, consider delving deeper into managing your allergy.

Allergy Testing

If your allergy's root cause isn't clear, your doctor might recommend an allergy test. This could be a skin prick test, a blood test, or an oral food challenge.

Allergy Immunotherapy

You might want to consider a treatment that lessens your sensitivity to allergens. Your doctor might recommend allergen immunotherapy, a scientifically-proven treatment that can decrease symptoms and medication needs in allergy sufferers.

One of the leading companies in this field is Curex. Curex develops, produces and globally commercializes high-grade allergen immunotherapies for the treatment of common allergies such as house dust mites, grass, and tree pollens, which apply to food allergies as well. With options for both subcutaneous (injection) and sublingual (oral) applications, Curex ensures accurate dosing and optimal compliance for patients.

Prevention

It's important to remember that prevention is always better than cure.

Read Food Information

Make it a habit to read the labels or ask for ingredient lists before partaking in food, especially when you're dining out.

Clear Communication

When dining out, notify the serving staff about your allergy clearly and ask about ingredients used in dishes.

Managing your allergy might seem overwhelming, but with constant vigilance, communication, and proper consultation, living with an allergy can be manageable.