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Food Allergies Home Care
Home care for a food allergy may include:
  • Avoid foods that cause allergies.
    • Ask about ingredients when eating out.
    • Read food labels carefully.
  • Take prescribed medications as directed.
  • Take a nonprescription antihistamine for allergic symptoms:
  • Carry an epinephrine syringe:
  • Wear an alert bracelet or tag that identifies your allergies.
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Last Updated: Apr 24, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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