- Take Your Prescribed Medicine
- Symptoms can be managed and avoided by taking your doctor prescribed medication.
- Keep Your Epinephrine Auto-Injectors With You
- If you are at the risk of anaphylaxis, Epinephrine is the only treatment for a severe allergic reaction. It is only available through a prescription from your doctor and can save a life when in crisis.
- Keep An Allergy Journal
- Track everything! What you eat, symptom times and what seems to help you. This can help your doctor find what causes or worsens your symptoms.
- Wear A Medical Alert Bracelet
- This is crucial when you have severe allergies. If you have a reaction and you are unable to communicate, this device can save a life.
- Know What To Do
- Have a written emergency plan. You can download a template from the web. It tells you and others what to do in case you have allergic symptoms or a severe allergic reaction.
