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June 23, 2010 12:53 pm
The fact that you weren’t affected in any way during flight is evidence that your fears are irrational and unfounded.
Instead of worrying about a possibility that is so remote, get some therapy to deal with your fears. They are unhealthy for you and everyone around you.
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I have a peanut allergy and do not fly on airplanes very often. However, my husband and I took a trip that required flying for travel and I was very worried about the peanuts. I took over-the-counter medicine to prevent a reaction and was very careful during the trip. I can be as careful as I need to be, but I can’t help what the people around me eat.
I think that the two best ideas are banning nuts (all types) from all flights, or having nut-free flights available (the same way we can request a non-smoking hotel room).
When discussing an epinephrine auto-injector, I feel there should be one on the plane as part of the medical equipment, but should only be used in an emergency situation. My doctor to me that if I use the Epi Pen, I have a few minutes to get to a hospital so… more »
To me foods items, like a nut crusted chicken and rice dish will not bother me the way peanuts will. Peanut butter provides the same reaction, so peanut butter crackers would be “out” with a nut-free ban. Products containing peanut oil are a different matter. My doctor explained that the protein that I’m allergic to is broken down in the “oil” form, so foods cooked in peanut oil (like Chick-Fil-A) do not bother me.
Thank you for the time and energy in researching the best way to work through this issue. I appreciate it very much. « less