
Public HealthFebruary 13, 2019
The Dangers of Flying While Allergic
Nuts and other foods served on planes can be devastating for those with sensitivities—but the risks can be avoided
Josie Howard-Ruben, PhD, APRN-CNS, is an assistant professor at Rush University College of Nursing and a Public Voices Fellow through The OpEd Project. She has family members with food allergies and advocates for changes in policies to keep food-allergic people safer.

The Dangers of Flying While Allergic
Nuts and other foods served on planes can be devastating for those with sensitivities—but the risks can be avoided