Immediate Steps

Stop Eating.

If you realize in the midst of eating that the Oven Roasted Chicken Sub contains an allergen to which you're sensitive, stop eating the sandwich immediately.

Take Antihistamine.

If possible, take an over-the-counter antihistamine to help manage your allergy symptoms. This is not a cure but it will help with itching, congestion and other immediate symptoms.

Seek Medical Help.

If you start to feel any severe symptoms such as difficulty in breathing, swelling of lips/face/tongue, dizziness, unconsciousness, etc., seek immediate medical help as you might be having a severe allergic reaction, also known as anaphylaxis.

Post-Reaction Steps

Clean Your System

Drinking Water.

Drinking plenty of water will help your body to flush out the allergens more quickly and efficiently. This can aid in decreasing the duration of the allergic reaction.

Eat an Allergy-Safe Meal.

If you feel well enough to eat, consuming a meal that you know is safe can also aid your body in processing the offending allergens.

Understand Your Allergy Better

If you’ve had a reaction confirming you're allergic to wheat, soy, dairy, or gluten, it is useful to understand what these allergens are and how they are present in everyday foods. This could help you to avoid these allergens in the future.

Wheat Allergy

A reaction to proteins found in wheat, associated with baking and flour-based foods. You can substitute wheat with rice, corn or oats.

Soy Allergy

Common in children and adults, it will require you to avoid soya and any food containing soya-based products.

Dairy Allergy

A response to the proteins in cow’s milk. Safe alternatives are almond, coconut or soy milk.

Gluten Allergy

Often confused with Celiac disease, a gluten allergy means avoidance of wheat, barley, and rye - all sources of gluten.

Seek Allergy Immunotherapy

If your allergic reactions are frequent or hard to manage, you might consider allergy immunotherapy.

Curex provides immunotherapy treatments for a wide range of allergies including those to foods like wheat, soy, dairy, and gluten. Medical professionals at Curex can work with you to develop an immunotherapy plan that helps your body become less sensitive to these allergens over time, making allergic reactions less frequent and less severe.

Allergy immunotherapy typically involves regularly taking small doses of the allergen, either under the tongue or by injection, to build up the body's tolerance. These treatments must be customized to the individual and overseen by allergy specialists, ensuring a safe and controlled development of tolerance.

Contact Curex to schedule a consultation and to learn more about how allergy immunotherapy could help you manage your food allergies better in the long-term.