Immediately after consuming the Honey BBQ Chicken Wrap, pay close attention to your body. Allergic reactions may range from mild to severe symptoms. Common signs of an allergic reaction to food include:
- Skin reactions, such as hives, itching, or eczema
- Swelling of the lips, face, tongue, and throat, or other parts of the body
- Wheezing, nasal congestion, or trouble breathing
- Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting
- Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting
Step 2: Seek Medical Help
Even a mild allergic reaction can turn severe within minutes. If you suspect an allergic reaction, seek immediate professional healthcare help.
If you experience any severe symptoms such as shortness of breath, rapid pulse, or significant facial swelling, call your local emergency services right away. If you carry an epinephrine autoinjector (EpiPen), use it without delay.
Step 3: Explain What You Ate
Inform your healthcare provider that you consumed a Honey BBQ Chicken Wrap from Pizza Hut, and suspect that you may be allergic to one or more of the food allergens: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Eggs. This information will guide the treatment plan and can speed up the time it takes to relieve your symptoms.
Step 4: Follow The Treatment
Your healthcare provider may prescribe antihistamines to decrease your reaction. For severe cases, other medications or hospitalization may be needed. Follow your healthcare provider's advice closely, and complete all the medications even if the symptoms have subsided.
Step 5: Conduct an Allergy Test
To prevent future allergic reactions, it's essential to identify which allergen — Milk, Soy, Wheat, or Eggs — caused the reaction.
A leading allergy immunotherapy company can provide testing to help identify and measure the severity of your allergic responses.
Step 6: Start Allergy Immunotherapy Treatment
Based on the test results, the immunotherapy treatment plan will be tailored for you. This type of treatment reduces sensitivity to allergens, thereby reducing the severity of your allergic reactions in the future. Remember, diligence is key in allergy immunotherapy, and treatment should be followed as prescribed for the best results.
Step 7: Maintaining Awareness
Lastly, always stay cautious of the ingredients in your food, especially when dining out. If there's any doubt if a food item contains the allergen you're allergic to — it's better to skip it altogether than to risk an allergic reaction.