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Sample Letter for Carrying Self-Injectable Epinephrine (EpiPen® or EpiPen® Jr. or Twinject®) Aboard Commercial Airplanes   DATE To Whom it May Concern:   PATIENT FULL NAME is a AGE/GENDER who suffers from a life-threatening allergy to SPECIFIC ALLERGENS LISTED. This is a severe allergic reaction that makes it medically necessary for HIM/HER to carry an antihistamine and self-injectable epinephrine (EpiPen® or EpiPen® Jr. or Twinject®), at all times. Self-injectable epinephrine is prescribed by a licensed medical professional. PATIENT NAME should have this life-saving medication with HIM/HER at all times, especially during times of travel away from home. In the event of an exposure to even a minute amount of ALLERGEN a severe allergic reaction may occur. Every minute is critical in using this medication to treat the allergic reaction and to prevent a life-threatening reaction. Use of the self-injectable epinephrine can be life saving. Please allow PATIENT NAME to have his or her prescribed epinephrine with HIM/HER on board the airplane.   {{SUGGESTED TEXT FOR ASTHMATICS}}    PATIENT NAME is also asthmatic and requires the use of an albuterol inhaler in the event of an asthma attack or allergic reaction. Please allow PATIENT NAME to carry HIS/HER albuterol inhaler on board the airplane. Additional information may be obtained from PHYSICIAN NAME at PHONE or FAX.   Respectfully signed,     ____________________________________________, M.D.   M.D. OFFICE STAMP     Last modified on 8/17/05. [Copyright © 2002] [Disclaimer]