Do you have peanut allergies? It is an allergy to peanuts.
No I do not, but my son does. It is scary!
Peanut allergy is not the same as nut allergies. They are different.
Yes someone that is allergic to one can be allergic to the other, but it is not always the case.
You know when one has an allergy when you see symptoms of itchiness, swelling, sneezing, asthma, abdominal pain, diarrhea and even cardiac arrest.
Yes it is a very serious thing to deal with.
Even Anaphylaxis may occur!
That is the one that can lead to death.
of allergic reaction."
Prevention may be partly achieved through early introduction of peanuts to the diets of pregnant women and babies. It is recommended that babies at high risk be given peanut products in areas where medical care is available as early as 4 months of age. The principal treatment for anaphylaxis is epinephrine as an injection.
In the United States, peanut allergy is present in 0.6% of the population. It is a common cause of food-related fatal and near-fatal allergic reactions. The declaration of
Peanut allergy
Peanut allergy is a type of food allergy to peanuts. It is different from tree nut allergies. Physical symptoms of allergic reaction can include itchiness, hives, swelling, eczema, sneezing, asthma, abdominal pain, drop in blood pressure, diarrhea, and cardiac arrest. Anaphylaxis may occur.
It is due to a type I hypersensitivity reaction of the immune system in susceptible individuals. The allergy is recognized "as one of the most severe food allergies due to its prevalence, persistency, and potential severity