Don't panic

So you've accidentally eaten a delicious Mini Breakfast Bowl from Taco Bell, but you discovered that it contained an allergen that you’re intolerant to? Fear not, here's what you need to do.

Panic itself can present additional symptoms making it difficult for us to determine how severe our reaction is. Stay calm and remember that most food allergic reactions are manageable and non-life threatening.

Assess your reactions

Symptoms from food allergies tend to show up very quickly and usually include:

• Itching and swelling around the mouth, throat, and skin
• Trouble breathing
• Diarrhea and stomach cramping
• Dizziness or fainting
• Hives or rashes

Treat mild symptoms at home

For most mild reactions, over-the-counter or prescribed antihistamines may help reduce symptoms. These can't treat a severe reaction and shouldn't be the only treatment for food allergy, but they can help relieve itching and hives.

Seek medical help for moderate symptoms

If your symptoms start to escalate like you're having trouble breathing, your tongue or lips are swelling up then you should make your way to a hospital immediately. This is what is known as anaphylaxis and it can be life-threatening. An injection with an epinephrine autoinjector should be administered if you have one on hand.

Follow up with your doctor

After a food allergy reaction, it's important to schedule a follow-up appointment with your doctor. They can provide guidance on how to avoid future reactions and prescribe an epinephrine autoinjector (such as EpiPen) if necessary.

Prevent future attacks with Curex

Curex, a leading allergy immunotherapy company offers a range of allergy treatment. Immunotherapy aka "allergy shots" can be a viable long-term solution for persons suffering from food allergies.

In the course of treatment, Curex uses a tiny amount of the substance that triggers your allergic reaction and gradually increases the doses. This trains your immune system to become less sensitive to it over time, reducing the severity of your allergic reaction to the allergen. The result is that your reactions can become less severe after regular treatment, potentially providing a long lasting relief from symptoms.

Consult with your physician to know more about if immunotherapy might be a suitable option for you.

Remember, food allergies should not control your life, it's manageable and you always have options to control its symptoms. Getting help from professionals can help provide better strategies and treatments to manage your food allergies better. Stay healthy and safe.