Can you fly with anaphylaxis?

If you have an allergic reaction, use your adrenaline auto-injectors as soon as symptoms start, and inform the flight crew immediately. Also ask if there is a doctor (or medical professional) on board to assist you. If possible, go to an area of the plane to lie down, but avoid unnecessary physical activity.



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If adrenaline is available in the form an ampoule, a needle and syringe are required and flight crew rely on a doctor or nurse being on the flight (as passengers) to have it administered in an emergency.

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If you are at risk of a severe allergic reaction while you are away, carry an adrenaline (epinephrine) injector such as an EpiPen® or Anapen®, a mobile phone and an Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) Travel Plan for people at risk of anaphylaxis.

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According to the TSA, passengers are allowed to bring their epinephrine on board a flight. However, you may need to show the printed label that identifies the medication (e.g., Adrenaclick®, Auvi-Q™, EpiPen®). You should also be prepared to show the prescription label from the pharmacy.

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This is not the first severe food allergy reaction to take place during a flight. Since 2003, the FAA has required all airlines to carry epinephrine in their onboard medical kits.

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The airline emergency kits do carry epinephrine, but in vials that only trained medical professionals may be able to use in the event of a heart-related issue, for example. There is a growing movement to add epinephrine auto-injectors to address allergies on commercial airlines.

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This is not the first severe food allergy reaction to take place during a flight. Since 2003, the FAA has required all airlines to carry epinephrine in their onboard medical kits.

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