Living with allergies:
Dining Out the Allergy-Free Way
 Whether you have an allergy or intolerance, your best bet is to avoid
those foods that wreak havoc on your innards. Here are some tips:
- When you dine out, inform your host or waiter of any food allergies
or intolerances you have before your meal is prepared or before you
order.
- Don't assume that the food you are allergic to isn't an
ingredient in what you are about to eat. Ask first and double check.
- Pay close attention to food labels, including ones on
less-noticeable items, such as condiments.
- Remind your physician of any food allergies you have before he or
she prescribes any medication.
- If you have had a severe allergic reaction to a type of food in the
past, ask your physician for a dosage of self-injecting epinephrine.
This will help treat severe reactions in the time before emergency
medical help arrives.
If you experience symptoms of a food allergy contact your
physician immediately.
Is it a food allergy or a food intolerance? 
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