In severe food allergy reactions reactions, it is also important to protect your airway (breathing) and your blood pressure. Your health care provider will make sure that your airway is open and that you are getting enough oxygen.

  • Oxygen may be given through a tube into the nose or by face mask
  • In severe respiratory distress, mechanical ventilation may be required
  • In rare cases, simple surgery is performed to open the airways

For less severe, localized types of reactions (such as hives or other mild skin reactions) some of the following treatments are appropriate:

  • Take cool showers or use cool compresses
  • Wear clothing that doesn’t irritate your skin
  • Apply calamine lotion or take over-the-counter antihistamines to alleviate itching

For all other reactions, especially severe reactions, self-treatment is not recommended.

source: http://www.revolutionhealth.com