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Peanuts
Peanut allergy is a common food allergy that occurs when the immune system overreacts to proteins found in peanuts, which are legumes rather than true nuts. It often begins in childhood and can cause a range of symptoms, from mild irritation to severe, life-threatening reactions such as anaphylaxis.
Description
What are symptoms of peanut allergy?
- Hives, redness, or swelling of the skin
- Itching or tingling in or around the mouth and throat
- Digestive problems, such as diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, or vomiting
- Tightening of the throat, difficulty breathing, or wheezing
- Runny or congested nose, sneezing
- Anaphylaxis in severe cases
What foods cross-react with peanut allergy?
- Other legumes like soybeans, peas, lentils, and beans may cause reactions in some individuals.
- Tree nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, and cashews, due to potential cross-contamination, though cross-reactivity is less common.
When should I consider getting a peanut allergy test?
- If you or your child experiences symptoms suggestive of an allergic reaction after consuming peanuts or peanut-containing products.
- If there’s a family history of peanut or other food allergies.
- Prior to introducing peanuts into an infant’s diet, especially if there’s a known family history of allergies.
How do I reduce my peanut allergy symptoms?
- Avoid peanuts and peanut-derived products, including peanut butter, peanut oil, and foods containing peanuts.
- Read food labels carefully to check for the presence of peanuts.
- Be cautious when dining out, and inform restaurant staff about the peanut allergy to avoid cross-contamination.
- For mild reactions, over-the-counter antihistamines may help alleviate symptoms.
- Always carry an epinephrine auto-injector if prescribed, and know how to use it in case of an anaphylactic reaction.
- Regularly consult with an allergist for ongoing management and potential desensitization therapies.
Tests containing this item
Lab TestDo you experience hypersensitivity to certain foods? Food intolerance symptoms, in contrast to the immediate onset of allergic reactions, can emerge hours or even days later. This delay often complicates identifying the offending foods. GetTested’s Food Intolerance Test targets IgG4 antibodies and assesses your reaction to 40 varied foods commonly associated with hypersensitivity.
€ 69.99 EUR
Lab TestDo you have hypersensitivity to certain foods? Symptoms of food intolerance, unlike instant allergic reactions, can occur hours to days later, making it difficult to connect symptoms with the foods you’ve eaten. GetTested’s Food Intolerance Test analyses IgG4 antibodies for 80 different foods commonly involved in hypersensitivity reactions.
€ 99.99 EUR
