Things You'll Need:
- Evacuation Plan
- Wilderness First Aid Classes
- Cornstarches
- Antihistamines
- Combined Antihistamine And Decongestant
- First Aid Kits
- Hydrocortisone Creams
- Evacuation Insurance
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Step 1
Learn to identify the signs and symptoms of mild allergies: sneezing, stuffy nose, red and itchy eyes, watery eyes, a rash on the skin.
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Step 2
Try to identify the source of the allergic reaction by noting the environment and activity when it first began: Was it a food eaten, a plant you came into contact with, an article of clothing worn, the flowers near your tent?
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Step 3
Limit or avoid further exposure to the allergen. Sometimes simply moving away from the area where the reaction started is enough for recovery.
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Step 4
Monitor for the signs and symptoms of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock) and treat immediately if these are present (See "How to Treat Severe Allergies").
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Step 1
Take an allergy medication that combines an antihistamine with a decongestant if the allergy is producing nasal stuffiness and sneezing.
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Step 2
Hydrate well.
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Step 1
Take an antihistamine such as Benadryl.
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Step 2
Avoid scratching as this will further irritate the rash, increase the risk of infection and cause scarring.
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Step 3
Apply cornstarch packs to reduce the itching of hives.
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Step 4
Apply a thin layer of steroid cream, such as hydrocortisone, to rashes caused by allergens rubbing against the skin.
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Step 5
Apply Calamine lotion to poison oak and insect bites. Steroid cream may also be effective with poison oak.
