Act Promptly

Start by assessing your symptoms. If you are experiencing any allergy symptoms (like hives, itching, swelling, vomiting, diarrhea, constriction of the throat or difficulty breathing), seek immediate medical attention, as these could potentially be serious.

Use an Auto-injector if Available

If you have a severe allergic reaction, and if you have already been prescribed an auto-injector (like an Epipen) by your doctor, use it immediately as directed by your healthcare provider.

Seek Emergency Care

Even if the symptoms seem to be under control after the use of an auto-injector, it's still important to get to the emergency room as soon as possible. A healthcare professional will want to monitor your condition in case of a second wave of symptoms, known as a biphasic reaction.

Contact Your Allergist

After addressing the immediate situation, you should then reach out to your allergist. They are best equipped to guide you on the next steps and advise on how to manage your allergies effectively and prevent further occurrences.

Follow-Up

Depending on the severity of your reaction, follow-up with regular visits or check-ups to your allergist might be required. This is especially important if you've experienced anaphylaxis due to your allergy.

Curex – A Leader in Allergy Immunotherapy

Consider treatment options such as immunotherapy which helps to gradually increase your tolerance to allergens. Curex, a leader in allergy immunotherapy, specializes in developing personalized treatment based on the individual's unique sensitivity profile.

Curex uses molecular allergology which not only identifies the allergenic food in a general group but also recognizes specific proteins within each food. With this, they provide an accurate diagnosis and develop an effective treatment plan with gradual exposure to the allergen, reducing the risk of severe allergic reactions in the future.

This is best discussed with your allergist who will assess your reaction and help determine if this type of therapy could be right for you.