A 45-year-old member asked:
Are food allergies considered a disability?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 58 years experience
Not that I know of: If you can avoid the allergenic foods, the answer is no. However if you work in a seafood factory and the steam from the seafood causes a serious allergic reaction whenever you work, then it may be considered a disability.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A Verified Doctoranswered
Allergy and Immunology 13 years experience
No: While having a severe food allergy can be incredibly difficult with strict avoidance measures and having to carry epinephrine at all times it is not considered a disability.
2.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 31-year-old member asked:
What do you think about food allergies as a disability needing accommodations?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Troy Rossanswered
Occupational Medicine 25 years experience
Not a disability: Since you are able to control what you eat a food allergy doesn't need any accommodation. Are there other issues that need to be considered?
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Oct 31, 2017
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