How do you travel with anaphylaxis?

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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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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Although Good Samaritans often randomly come to the rescue, all airline personnel should be trained to assist. An anaphylactic passenger could require multiple doses of epinephrine or could be unable to self-administer, and, if traveling alone, unable to explain where their emergency medications were located.

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There are no restrictions on the number of EpiPens that can be brought onto a plane, but make sure they all have a prescription label, or a copy of the prescription, as well as a note from your doctor. It is common for people to carry one in their handbag or laptop bag, and one in their carry-on luggage.

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Taking Epinephrine on a Flight 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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The air on planes is often very dry, and it can irritate your sinuses and make seasonal allergies worse.

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Try antihistamines: For those with allergy symptoms and air pressure regulation difficulties, medications like Claritin, Zyrtec, or Allegra may be a good option. Antihistamines are often formulated to include decongestants (such as Claritin-D, Allegra-D, and Zyrtec-D).

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