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A passenger administering an EpiPen to herself after having an allergic reaction on board. A Mid‑Air Scare That Altered Airline Law In 2019, mid‑Atlantic at 35,000 feet, a man went into full anaphylactic shock — his throat swelling, his airway closing. On that flight, there was no auto‑injector. Just a vial of epinephrine meant for cardiac use, and a lucky doctor passenger with a syringe. That doctor saved a life — but only because he happened to have the skills and presence