Effective Allergy Management Techniques

Identifying and reducing exposure to allergens to minimize allergic reactions.
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Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Allergy Management FAQ


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How are allergies treated?

Allergies are your body’s reaction to normally harmless substances. Allergy symptoms range from mild to life-threatening. Treatments include antihistamines, decongestants, nasal steroids, asthma medicines and immunotherapy. Allergies cause your immune system to overreact to certain foreign substances. What are allergies?

Are allergies manageable?

Most allergies are manageable with avoidance, medications, and lifestyle changes. Working with your doctor or allergist can help reduce any major complications and make life more enjoyable. An allergy is an immune system response to a foreign substance that’s not typically harmful to your body. These foreign substances are called allergens.

How can a doctor help with allergy symptoms?

Allergen avoidance. Your provider will help you take steps to identify and avoid your allergy triggers. This is generally the most important step in preventing allergic reactions and reducing symptoms. Medications. Depending on your allergy, medications can help reduce your immune system reaction and ease symptoms.

What should I do if I have an allergy?

It is important to liaise with nursery or school to update them if the person's allergy management plan changes over time. It may be helpful to wipe eating surfaces before meals, to reduce the risk of cross-contamination, especially when eating out of the home environment.

What is the allergy alert service?

Our allergy alert service is part of this responsibility. You can subscribe to this service and receive notifications when we publish allergy product recalls. In the UK, food businesses must inform you under food law if they use any of the 14 regulated allergens as ingredients in the food and drink they provide.

How do I sign up for allergy alerts?

You can sign up to allergy alerts to receive a free email or text message each time we issue a recall. You can choose to get alerts for all allergens, or specific alerts for your food allergy. This will include information about what to do if you have bought the product that is being recalled.

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