Abstract: . . .  limitations of your familys medical insurance plan before traveling. After all these precautions, youll be able to focus on the most important part of your vacation: having a great time with your family and friends. Stay Safe When Hitting the Road This summer, 70 percent of Americans will take a vacation and a record number will drive. So before you hit the road, consider additional tips to plan an allergy- free trip. When traveling by car, allergy sufferers need to keep in mind that cars are extensions of the home. Allergens like dust mites, indoor mold spores, pollens and other substances can be lurking in the carpeting, upholstery and ventilation systems of cars that may make allergy symptoms flare- up, requiring medication, says Derek Johnson, M.D., an allergist at Temple University Medical Center and a medical advisor to the Asthma and Allergy  . . .
. . .  widen and blood pressure falls. Symptoms include wheezing, difficulty breathing, throat tightness, nausea, rapid pulse, itching of the palms and feet, and even passing out. Visit www.aafa.org for information about prevention and treatment options for food allergies . f o r l i f e w i t h o u t l i m i t s TM 1233 20 th Street, NW Suite 402 Washington, DC 20036 www.aafa.org TM Fighting With Your Food  . . .
. . .  817.297.3132 (toll-free 1.888.932.2232) AAFA Oregon Chapter 503.524.2232 hensches@teleport.com AAFA St. Louis Chapter 314.645.2422 www.aafastl.org AAFA S.E. Pennsylvania Chapter 856.224.9547 AAFA Southern California Chapter 323.937.7859 (toll-free 1.800.624.0044) www.aafasocal.com AAFA Washington State Chapter 206.368.2866 (toll-free 1.800.778.2232) www.aafawa.org AAFA CHAPTERS freshAAIR - July/August 2003 Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America 7 AAFA Educational Support Groups Visit www.aafa.org to find Educational Support Groups near you. PRINTER: PLEASE PLACE ALVERT COUPON HERE Page 8 Food allergies are common and dangerous. Up to 8 percent of children and up to 3 percent of adults have reactions to some foods. Eight foods cause 90 percent of all food-allergy reactions: milk, soy, . . .
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