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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 27 million people in the U.S. have asthma and more than 50 million have allergies. Allergies and asthma are unique in that people with these diseases are dependent on the quality of the environment around them.<\/p>\n
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Before you travel, there are steps you can take to prepare for a safer, healthier trip.<\/p>\n
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Prepare for your medical needs:<\/strong><\/p>\n Traveling by air with pet or food allergy:<\/strong> Traveling by car with pollen or mold allergy:<\/strong><\/p>\n Traveling by train with pet or food allergy:<\/strong><\/p>\n Hotel stays:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Packing for Your Trip” open_toggle_background_color=”#f0f0f0″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#f0f0f0″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||2%||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”During Your Trip” open_toggle_background_color=”#f0f0f0″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#f0f0f0″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||2%||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_text admin_label=”Page Content” module_class=”secondary-intro” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#505050″ text_line_height=”1.5em” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font_size=”39px” custom_margin=”||3%||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Unexpected detours during travel can be fun, but only for the right reasons, and not when they are health related! Take these precautions before and during your trip so you can enjoy the getaway. Whether for vacation or business, travel is<\/strong> possible for people with allergies and asthma.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Tan Callout Box” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#505050″ link_font=”||||on|||#008c99|” link_text_color=”#008c99″ link_line_height=”1.7em” ul_line_height=”1.7em” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font_size=”39px” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#008c99″ header_3_font_size=”28px” background_color=”#F5EDDF” custom_padding=”4%|4%|4%|4%|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 8 Steps to Minimize Allergic Reactions to Peanuts and Tree Nuts on Airplane Flights<\/a><\/p>\n Tips for Traveling Safely with Your Food-Allergic Child<\/a><\/p>\n Flying with Food Allergies<\/a><\/p>\n AAFA Addresses Amtrak’s New “Pets on Trains” Policy<\/a><\/p>\n AAFA Supports New Bill to Improve Safety for Airline Passengers with Severe Allergies<\/a><\/p>\n Road Trip Tips for Travel with Food Allergies<\/a><\/p>\n Camping with Food Allergies<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Medical Review” module_class=”med-rev” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#505050″ text_font_size=”16px” link_text_color=”#008C99″ link_font_size=”16px” header_5_font=”|600|||||||” header_5_text_align=”left” header_5_text_color=”#008c99″ custom_margin=”||3%||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Medical Review<\/a>: September 2015<\/small><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code admin_label=”Print” module_id=”print” module_class=”clearfix” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_module=”5156″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n
Call the airlines and explain your medical condition to their customer service representative. Find out the airline\u2019s policies on accommodations.<\/p>\n\n
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