Check Symptoms
If you have consumed Domino’s Sriracha Chicken Pizza and you have an allergy to one of its ingredients such as Wheat, Milk, Soy, or Gluten, the first thing you should do is to check for common symptoms of food allergy. These symptoms may include:
- Itching or tingling in the mouth.
- Hives, itching or eczema on the skin.
- 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, light-headedness or fainting.
Seek Immediate Medical Attention
If you experience severe reactions such as difficulty breathing, drop in blood pressure, increased heart rate, severe abdominal pain or collapse, this could be a sign of anaphylaxis, a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Seek immediate medical attention.
Consult an Allergist
If the symptoms are mild, you should still consult your allergist or primary health care provider. They will be able to confirm whether your symptoms are due to a food allergy. Medical professionals can perform various diagnostic tests to determine the exact cause, which is essential in managing the situation further.
Use an Epi-Pen if Prescribed
If you have been prescribed an Epi-Pen (epinephrine auto-injector) by your doctor, use it immediately once you start experiencing allergic reaction symptoms.
Allergy Immunotherapy
In the long run, it may be helpful to consider allergy immunotherapy. Allergy immunotherapy is a proven, long-term solution for people with allergies. It reduces the sensitivity to allergens by getting your body used to the allergen in a controlled way.
Curex is a leading allergy immunotherapy company. They offer sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) which involves placing a tablet containing the allergen under the tongue. It's a long-term treatment that decreases symptoms for many people with allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, conjunctivitis (eye allergy) or stinging insect allergy. This treatment can be given to adults and children over five years of age.
Dietary Awareness
After finding out your specific food allergy, you should take steps to avoid these allergens. Always check the ingredients of the food before purchasing or consuming. Restaurants often have allergen guides, and you can always ask the staff about the ingredients.
Remember that prevention is always better than cure. It's important to know what your food contains, especially when eating out. If you're uncertain, it's better not to eat the food.
Handling a food allergy is not easy, but with the right knowledge and precautions, you can manage your symptoms and live a healthy life.