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Peanut Allergy

Peanut Allergy: Introduction

An allergy caused by eating peanuts. An allergy is a body's hypersensitive response to a substance. A peanut allergy can be mild and simply cause hives or it can be serious enough to result in an anaphylactic reaction which requires immediate medical attention as it can be fatal. ...more »

Symptoms of Peanut Allergy

• Itchy watery eyes
• Itchy nose
• Itchy mouth and throat
• Swelling of the face and around the eyes (angioedema)
• Itchy skin
• more symptoms...»

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Treatments for Peanut Allergy

• Adrenalin injection if anaphylaxis
• Antihistamine preparations to reduce symptoms
• Complete avoidance of peanuts
• Dietary challenge - small amounts of food given in controlled environment to help build tolerance
• Treatment of peanut allergy is dependant upon the type of allergic symptom, the body system affected, and the severity of the reaction. Treatments for peanut allergies include:
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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Peanut Allergy?

• Misdiagnosis of Peanut Allergy

Peanut Allergy: Related Patient Stories

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Peanut Allergy: Deaths

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Diagnostic Tests for Peanut Allergy

• Immunology tests
• Skin prick testing
• RAST
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Peanut Allergy: Complications

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Causes of Peanut Allergy

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Peanut Allergy: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
  • Asthma -- Undiagnosed
  • Allergies -- Undiagnosed
  • COPD -- Undiagnosed
  • Emphysema -- Undiagnosed
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Lung Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Sinusitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Undiagnosed
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Undiagnosed
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and Peanut Allergy

Chronic lung diseases hard to diagnose: Some of the chronic lung diseases are difficult to diagnose. Even the well-knowns conditions such as asthma or ...read more »

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Peanut Allergy: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Allergy Specialists:
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  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (Child Allergies & Immune Diseases)
• Immune-Related Disease Specialists (Immunology):
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  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory
  • Clinical & Laboratory Immunology
• Lung Health Specialists (Pulmonologist):
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Peanut Allergy: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
  • Asthma -- Rare Types
  • Allergies -- Rare Types
  • COPD -- Rare Types
  • Emphysema -- Rare Types
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Rare Types
  • Lung Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Sinusitis -- Rare Types
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Rare Types
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Rare Types
• more rare diseases...»

Latest Treatments for Peanut Allergy

• Antihistamine
• Anti-IgE
• Leukotriene modifiers
• Steroids
• Sublingual immunotherapy
• more treatments...»

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Peanut Allergy

Medical research articles related to Peanut Allergy include:

• Platelet-activating factor, PAF acetylhydrolase, and severe anaphylaxis.
• Do children with peanut allergy need to avoid nuts and carry adrenaline for the rest of their life?
• Sesame allergy, what is the prevalence and what proportion develop tolerance?
• Menopause and hormone therapy (HT): collaborative decision-making and management.
• Peanut allergy.
• Nut Allergy
• Air travel and children's health issues
• more research...»

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Peanut Allergy: Animations

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Research about Peanut Allergy

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Statistics for Peanut Allergy

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• Death and Mortality statistics for Peanut Allergy
• Society statistics for Peanut Allergy

Peanut Allergy: Broader Related Topics

• Allergy-like conditions
• Immune system conditions
• Plant-related conditions
• more types...»

Types of Peanut Allergy

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Definitions of Peanut Allergy:

Allergic reaction to peanuts that is triggered by the immune system. - (Source - Diseases Database)

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