Table 3

Recommended management of subjects with hypersensitivity to food inhalation

Measures by the subject

Strict avoidance of the offending foods

Prepare own food

Take long-acting antihistamine before potential accidental exposure

Carry self-injectable epinephrine (2 doses), fast-acting antihistamine, and albuterol inhaler

Asthma should be well-controlled

Wear MedicAlert^® identification

Measures by airlines or schools

Provide a substitute snack for affected persons

Carry emergency treatment measures

Educate their personnel on food allergy

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