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  2. Peanut allergy - Wikipedia

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    Peanut allergy is a type of food allergy to peanuts.It is different from tree nut allergies, because peanuts are legumes and not true nuts.Physical symptoms of allergic reaction can include itchiness, hives, swelling, eczema, sneezing, asthma attack, abdominal pain, drop in blood pressure, diarrhea, and cardiac arrest. [1]

  3. Ara h1 - Wikipedia

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    In these tests, peanut allergens are measured in foods by immunoassay with human IgE antibodies. [17] In 2003 a monoclonal antibody-based enzyme immunoassay was developed to monitor the major peanut allergen, Ara h 1. Unlike other assays, this test provides quantitative measurements of allergen levels in food products in absolute units. [2]

  4. Peanut allergy is on the rise. Here's how scientists are ...

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    Peanut allergy has been increasing over the past two decades, with one study suggesting that peanut allergy in children has increased 21% since 2010.

  5. Food allergy - Wikipedia

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    Skin testing on the arm is a common way for detecting an allergy, but it is not as effective as other tests. Patch test. Diagnosis is usually based on a medical history, elimination diet, skin prick test, blood tests for food-specific IgE antibodies, or oral food challenge. [1] [2] For skin-prick tests, a tiny board with protruding needles is ...

  6. Wisconsin College Student, 19, Dies from Peanut Allergy After ...

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    A 19-year-old college student from Wisconsin died from an allergic reaction caused by peanuts.. According to local ABC News outlet WISN12, Hannah Glass suffered an allergic reaction on Monday, Nov ...

  7. Peanut allergy sufferers warned again to avoid mustard after ...

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    People with a peanut allergy should continue to avoid eating products containing mustard as investigations are still underway to try and find the contaminated products, the Food Standards Agency ...

  8. Radioallergosorbent test - Wikipedia

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    The RAST is a radioimmunoassay test to detect specific IgE antibodies to suspected or known allergens for the purpose of guiding a diagnosis about allergy. [10] [11] IgE is the antibody associated with Type I allergic response: for example, if a person exhibits a high level of IgE directed against pollen, the test may indicate the person is allergic to pollen (or pollen-like) proteins.

  9. Tree nut allergy - Wikipedia

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    An allergy test or food challenge may be performed at an allergy clinic to determine the exact allergens. Since a tree nut allergy can be life-threatening, people who suspect they are having allergic reactions to any kind of tree nut should be tested by an allergist immediately. [14] Tree nut allergies can be genetic and passed down. [15]