Kuwait City - Post Report Question and Answers
What do people who suffer from environmental or food allergies need to know?
For those with food allergies, I think it is manageable here. Gluten-free, lactose-free and other products are widely available. A lot of restaurants provide vegan and vegetarian food options. - May 2023
Cook at home if you have serious food allergies. Make sure post knows about your allergies if they are serious. Air quality is poor most days during the spring and summer. - Apr 2022
If you have respiratory problems consult a doctor before deciding to come. - Feb 2020
There are pollens here similar to the desert climates in the US. Advice: use your HEPA filters in the home, bring your nasal steroids, inhalers, epinephrine, etc. There is a pediatric allergist in the private sector. There are bees, but no wasps, hornets, etc for those with sting allergy. Gluten free foods are readily available at local supermarkets. - Mar 2017
I would not trust servers in restaurants to understand food allergies. Bring your favorite antihistamine, decongestants, etc. - Aug 2016
Dust dust and more dust. If you're allergic you will have troubles. You'll likely need to dust and vacuum daily or at least every other day. - Jun 2015
Dust. Lots of dust. - Mar 2015
