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[Travel and patients with allergies]
J Miltgen1, G N'Guyen, A Cuguilliere
1Service de Pneumologie, Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Laveran, Marseille, France.
Medecine Tropicale : Revue Du Corps De Sante Colonial
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Travelers with allergies face new risks from allergens like dust mites and pollens. They should carry emergency medication and identification cards for safe travel.
Area of Science:
- Allergy and Immunology
- Travel Medicine
Context:
- Travelers with pre-existing allergic conditions encounter novel environmental exposures.
- Tropical regions present unique challenges due to perennial allergens like house dust mites.
- Seasonal allergens, such as grass pollens, pose variable risks depending on geographic location.
Purpose:
- To highlight the diverse allergic risks faced by travelers.
- To inform about potential triggers including environmental allergens, foods, insect bites, and medications.
- To emphasize the difficulties in allergen avoidance while traveling.
Summary:
- Travelers may experience sensitization to perennial allergens (e.g., house dust mites) and seasonal allergens (e.g., grass pollens).
- Reactions can be triggered by respiratory allergens, exotic food ingredients, insect bites, and travel-specific medications like antimalarials.
- Allergen avoidance is challenging during travel, necessitating preparedness.
Impact:
- Travelers with allergies must be aware of potential triggers in new environments.
- Recommendations include carrying allergy alert identification and essential medications, including self-injectable adrenaline for emergencies.