1 Learn to recognize early signs of reactions.

2 Learn to read food labels.

3 Join Food Allergy and Anaphylasis Network (FAAN): www.foodallergy.org

4 Write Emergency Treatment Plan

5 Carry an unexpired EpiPen® with child at all times. Consider carrying two, just in case.

6 Carry Benedryl at all times (to be administered AFTER EpiPen®).

7 Order MedicAlert Bracelet and have child wear it at all times. (www.medicalert.org)

1 Know your child's triggers.

2 Always carry rescue medications: Bronchodilator inhaler or nebulizer spacer oral steroid,

3 Have your child's asthma action plan with you.

4 Have emergency phone numbers with you.

5 Don't forget your child's peak flow meter.

6 If you're going out of town, remember your child's daily maintenance medications.


How to get organized" with food allergies
http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/resourcespre.php?id=117&title=top_organization_tips_to_manage_food_allergies

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