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My daughter is allergic to peanut and tree nut. The problem with this allergy, is that anaphylaxis can occur from ANY contact with peanut. This includes airborne inhalation, cross contamination with other foods, or contact with residue left from previous and nearby passengers. It is not simply a matter of “don’t eat it.” It is well-known that Epipens address anaphylaxis on a SHORT TERM basis. The effects of the Epipen last for 15 or 20 minutes, but if the medication wears off, the individual can resume their life-threatening reaction. On the ground, after the use of an Epipen, you are supposed to go immediately to the emergency room because you may need further treatment to save your life. In the air, you don’t have that option. I believe the current diagnosis rate of peanut allergy is almost 1 in 100 children. That is a HUGE percentage of the population that is at risk by flying in an airplane. I choose not to fly because of the risk to my daughter, but it would be wonderful to be able to travel like everyone else again. I fully support this ban on any product that contains peanut.
My daughter is allergic to peanut and tree nut. The problem with this allergy, is that anaphylaxis can occur from ANY contact with peanut. This includes airborne inhalation, cross contamination with other foods, or contact with residue left from previous and nearby passengers. It is not simply a matter of “don’t eat it.” It is well-known that Epipens address anaphylaxis on a SHORT TERM basis. The effects of the Epipen last for 15 or 20 minutes, but if the medication wears off, the individual can resume their life-threatening reaction. On the ground, after the use of an Epipen, you are supposed to go immediately to the emergency room because you may need further treatment to save your life. In the air, you don’t have that option. I believe the current diagnosis rate of peanut allergy is almost 1 in 100 children. That is a HUGE percentage of the population that is at risk by flying in an airplane. I choose not to fly because of the risk to my daughter, but it would be wonderful to be able to travel like everyone else again. I fully support this ban on any product that contains peanut.