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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. New allergy guidance: Most kids should try peanuts - AOL

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    About 5 percent of Americans have food allergies of some sort, and 1 to 2 percent have peanut allergies. Kids allergic to peanuts can have a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction to even a tiny ...

  4. 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]

  5. Food allergy - Wikipedia

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    An estimated 15 million people currently have food allergies in the United States. [95] In 1997, 0.4% children in the United States were reported to have peanut allergy, yet this number markedly rose to 1.4% in 2008. [96] In Australia, hospital admission rates for food-induced anaphylaxis increased by an average of 13.2% from 1994-2005. [93]

  6. Yes, peanuts are good for you. But don't have too many. - AOL

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    Tallmadge adds that many nuts can pose issues for people with allergies; "peanut allergies can be deadly." Various peanut varieties can also have potentially harmful additional ingredients. For ...

  7. Peanuts! Get your peanuts! Kids who eat them early are ... - AOL

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    After tracking hundreds of children, researchers conclude that babies who eat peanut protein early and often in their first five years of life are 71% less likely to be allergic to peanuts at age 12.

  8. Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act - Wikipedia

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    These affect the most people and the proteins are commonly found in other ingredients. They account for about 90% of food allergies. [5] The main eight are: Milk – A milk allergy is different from lactose intolerance in that the reaction is caused typically by casein, a protein found in milk. Eggs; Fish; Crustacean shellfish; Tree nuts

  9. New allergy guidance: Most kids should try peanuts - AOL

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    Even high-risk children should be tested with a tiny dose of peanuts because it might prevent the allergy from ever developing, according to new guidelines. New allergy guidance: Most kids should ...