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If on the one hand it is more than legitimate to indulge in relaxation on vacation, on the other the strong desire to switch off can ease the tension necessary to control one’s allergic symptoms. The consequences? The situation could favor the risk of a crisis. To help us leave safely, from the doctors of the FederAsma e Allergie Onlus Scientific Committee, here are some recommendations.
Allergy on vacation: useful tips
Food allergy
Get information on food allergens it is a right: there is one European legislation that those who administer bulk foods to give the necessary information.
Upon arrival at the hotel, communicate your allergy to all food administration staff, checking that the correct management of their treatment is implemented. Also note the danger of contamination with food allergens not prepared directly for the allergic person.
Always ask, even several times and clearly, for confirmation that the food offered is free of allergens reported.
Make sure you always have your life-saving emergency medication (self-injectable adrenaline kit) with you.
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Latex allergy
Upon arrival at the hotel, make sure who is in charge of food do not use latex gloves.
Keep a list of the most frequently cross-reactive foods with latex allergy and report them.
Remember the life-saving emergency medication.
Allergy to hymenoptera
If you see bees, wasps or hornets around you, avoid perfumes and reckless movements;
Dress yourself in Light colors;
Be careful while you eat;
Always keep the kit handy self injectable adrenaline.
Choose your holiday resort also taking into account any risk factors for respiratory allergy.
I know seven allergic to grasses do not take hay baths.
The allergic to dust mites they can find benefit in the mountains, above 1500/1800 meters.
To the asthmatics and allergic to pollen seaside resorts are recommended.
Attention: always carry both the medications you use for daily therapy and the emergency ones. In this way, even an unexpected deterioration can be resolved quickly.
