Wayne Boatwright wrote:

> On Fri 23 Sep 2005 05:27:07p, Ariane Jenkins wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>
>
>>On 23 Sep 2005 20:06:42 +0200, Wayne Boatwright >
>>wrote:
>>
>>>On Fri 23 Sep 2005 08:35:14a, Gabby wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>>>
>>><SNIP>
>>>
>>>>FWIW, not all airlines have stopped offering peanuts. A few have
>>>>taken the attitude of some of the posters he your allergy is your
>>>>problem, not ours.
>>>>
>>>
>>>And, IMNSHO, as it should be.
>>
>>
>> I had a dear friend unexpectedly develop an allergy to a common
>> OTC
>>medication she'd taken before many times with no difficulty. Sometimes
>>a sensitivity builds up, I guess. Whatever the reason, her face swelled
>>up so much she couldn't see out of one eye, and had to be rushed to the
>>ER when her esophagus started to close up. Luckily for her, she has
>>more ability to control her allergic reactions than people with severe
>>peanut allergies. Even so, if what happened to her had occurred on a
>>plane... Well, she might not have had enough time, that's all.
>>
>> I always think... if it were someone you loved in a situation like
>>that, you'd want other people to be careful, too. And maybe even if it
>>_wasn't_ their problem, you'd like it if they took your loved one's
>>needs into consideration since it might be a matter of life and death.
>>And if the airlines want to try and meet people with severe allergies
>>halfway (and save themselves from lawsuits to boot) then power to them.
>>
>>Ariane
>
>
> I understand your point. Meeting someone halfway is one thing. What has
> been suggested is meeting them at their own door and escorting them to
> their destination. I will not be made responsible for their whole trip.
> Seems those who complain take few if any measures on their own to avoid the
> problem or protect themselves. They expect everyone else to do it for them
> by eliminating 100% of the cause. This is bullshit!
>
Ok, have you considered an infant or toddler on board an airplane that
may have never been exposed to peanuts or peanut butter? Such children
do exist because I know for a fact mine didn't get any before school
age. In the case of non-exposure the first exposure to this type of
allergen could and in some cases has proven fatal to those highly
allergic even with no history of problems because there has been no
opportunity to see any type of a reaction without exposure. A child
cannot help themselves and if the adults aren't aware or in your case
simply don't care ... We are talking about people's lives here not some
toy! Oh and don't underestimate people with severe allergies. The vast
majority take full responsibility to avoid allergens that bother them.
They spend a lot of money on allergen proofing, special foods, and
medication. So don't tell me they take few measures of their own.

Obfood: If you suspect a food allergy keep a food diary. It will
really help your allergist pin point your problems. With each exposure
your reaction will worsen so avoidance is best.