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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]As an allergy parent, I’m kind of skeptical your child could have a “severe allergy” you are just discovering in ES. [/b]

Putting that aside, epinephrine, if given quickly, is extremely effective and not something you should be wary of using. My daughter sees Dr. Wood at Hopkins, failed a food challenge there, and I’ve seen epinephrine in action. A miracle drug. There is no downside to giving Epi even if you are unsure if the person “needs” it.[/quote]

Wow.  Just wow.[/quote][/quote]

Agree - how not very helpful. In case it's of interest, we discovered our DD's severe peanut allergy when she was 5 1/2. Again, there had been hints, but we didn't figure it all out, until the reaction was pretty severe, but fortunately not the worst possible. Got her in to be tested the next day. Please, as a fellow food allergy parent, consider helping people navigate this stressful world, not put them down.

OP, I hope you have a great trip. I am sure it'll be stressful, but the card idea is a good one. Also, bring some safe snacks (or buy them once there), so you can always have a substitute if you stop impromptu and don't feel confident with the information you're getting.
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