Immediate Response
If you have ingesting an allergen from Taco Bell's Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla, the first step is to manage your immediate symptoms.
Signs of an allergic reaction can include:
- Itching or tingling in the mouth
- Hives, itching, or eczema
- Swelling of the lips, face, tongue, and throat
- Wheezing or similar symptoms of difficulty breathing
- Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting
- Dizziness, faintness, or similar symptoms of low blood pressure
- In severe cases, anaphylaxis
If you are experiencing difficulty breathing or feeling faint, seek immediate medical attention. For less severe reactions, take an over-the-counter antihistamine, if recommended by your doctor, and contact your primary care doctor. Avoid taking any risks by self-medicating without medical guidance.
Food Allergy or Intolerance
If you consistently experience symptoms after eating certain foods, it may be a food allergy or food intolerance. It's also possible you have a sensitivity to an ingredient in the food, rather than an allergy. In either case, you should consult your healthcare provider.
Chronic Management
If you've been diagnosed with a serious allergy, you'll need to develop a comprehensive management strategy.
One such strategy might include avoiding the allergen:
This could mean not ordering the Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla from Taco Bell if it contains an ingredient you are allergic to. For example, this dish contains wheat, milk, and soy – common allergens.
Immunotherapy:
offers treatment options for allergies. Their approach helps the body minimize its allergic response by exposing it to small increments of the allergen over time. Your healthcare provider may recommend this direction of treatment.
This isn’t a quick fix – it typically involves on-going treatment over several years. However, it has been scientifically proven to be effective in managing allergies long-term, reducing the risk of asthma and improving the patient's quality of life.
Remember, only a healthcare professional can adequately diagnose an allergy and guide you in treating it. After you've consulted a healthcare provider, you might also consider allergy testing, which might help determine the specific allergens that trigger your reactions.