Almond

• Hives or skin rash
• Itching or tingling around the mouth
• Swelling of the lips, face, tongue, or throat
• Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
• Shortness of breath or wheezing
• Anaphylaxis (a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction)

Individuals with almond allergies may also react to other tree nuts or foods, such as:

• Walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, and other tree nuts.
• Peanuts (though technically a legume, there can be cross-reactivity).
• Seeds or fruits that share similar proteins, though this is less common.

• If you experience allergic symptoms after consuming almonds or almond-containing products.
• If you have a known allergy to other tree nuts and experience symptoms that suggest a cross-reaction with almonds.
• If you have a family history of nut allergies.

• Avoid all forms of almonds, including almond milk, almond flour, and almond oil.
• Read food labels carefully to check for almond ingredients.
• Be cautious when eating out and communicate your allergy to the food service staff.
• Carry an epinephrine auto-injector (like an EpiPen) if you have a history of severe reactions.
• Consider wearing a medical alert bracelet.
• Work with an allergist for personalized advice and potential allergy testing.