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If you're allergic to certain foods, eating out can be frustrating at the least and dangerous at the most. How can you know what's in those gourmet-sounding dishes? Or even the non-gourmet , when all you see most of the time is the name and the price? A chef's card may come to your rescue. It's a card you can make with your food allergies listed. You give it to your waiter and he/she gives it to the chef. Make 10 or 12 copies while you're at it, so you always have one in your wallet. It's not a perfect solution but a very good idea. It should include, at least, a list of all the foods that you are allergic to, by category; e.g. nuts, dairy, wheat, seafood, etc. It should also make it clear to the chef that if you eat these foods, it could cause difficulty breathing or even death. Sound scary? Well, it can be! In addition, you should state that any utensils or equipment used to prepare your meal are thoroughly cleaned prior to use. And, of course, a big thank you to the chef for this accommodation. It could also be important to carry an EpiPen, available by prescription. This contains epinephrine, or adrenalin. It can help stop a reaction and could save your life. (And not all emergency vehicles carry one on board). Speak to your allergist about this. Back to Allergy Contents page.
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