Question 1

why did i develop a cashew allergy if i don't eat them often?

Accepted Answer

True allergy?: Are you truly allergic?  Are you having any allergy symptoms when you eat them?  Just because you see a positive result on skin or blood test, doesn't automatically mean that you are allergic to it (just like any other food). If you truly are, well then that just happened to be enough exposure for your immune system to react to it.

Question 2

why did i develop cashew allergy?

Accepted Answer

Sensitivity: We do not know why anyone develops an allergy to a known product.  It requires exposure and a sensitive immune system and that is presumably what happened to your body.  Unfortunately you will have to avoid products containing cashews and cashew products.

Question 3

are restuarants required to put on the menu warnings like for someone that has cashew allergy?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no law requiring that. As a consumer with allergies, it is your responsibility to ask. There are many allergies and no restaurant can be expected to make food hypo-allergenic to everyone. But if you ask, they should be able to tell you the ingredients and warn you beforehand. If not, ask the chef. If still unsure or no response, then leave for your own safety.

Question 4

chinese food triggering someone's cashew allergy?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Some chinese dishes contain cashews.  The other possibility is that there was cashew "contamination" in your dish.

Question 5

how do you prevent or cure cashew allergy in kids?

Accepted Answer

No cure, prevention: It is not clear how to prevent nut allergies at this time.  There are two camps, those that feel that avoidance of the food early in life is the key, and others who feel that regular ingestion of nuts early in life are the key.  Studies are underway to determine the answer, some data suggest that early ingestion may be the best prevention.  There is currently no cure, studies also being done.

Question 6

cashew allergy treatment or cure?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance: Avoiding cashew is the only current treatment for allergy to cashew.  Injectable Epinephrine is often prescribed to use in case of an accidental exposure to a food allergen such as cashew that results in severe allergy symptoms or anaphylaxis.  If the Epinephrine is needed, the patient still needs to go to the er for further evaluation and treatment.

Question 7

can cashew allergy give you tongue sores?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any allergy can cause your  tongue to be sore, and this includes caches allergy.  Avoid these nuts.

Question 8

fruit/coconut/cashew allergy do they comprise oral allergy syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Reactions can be OAS: All these foods have been associated with the oral allergy syndrome, but reactions to coconuts and cashews can also be life-threatening allergies independent of pollen allergies.

Question 9

my wife has a nut allergy and ate something with cashews in it. not sure if its serious enough to hospital but i am worried. i have a list of symptoms

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Nut allergy usually comes on fast and furious and thus if she has survived the time you spent posting this question, it is likely not that serious.  Note that she may not be allergic to all tree nuts and thus you should consult an allergist about this.  In the meanwhile, be sure to have an Epinephrine kit (2 pack) on hand- this will ease your anxiety and may save her life some day.

Question 10

i was diagnosed with a cashew nut allergy as a small child, will i still be allergic 20 years later?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Only about 10% or less of people with nut allergy actually "out grow" it.  If the reaction was very severe, it is less likely.  Since there is a small chance of not being allergic, an allergy skin test and blood test to cashew would be one way to assess if sensitivity is still present.  An allergist can assist in the diagnosis and interpretation of these tests.

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Chinese food triggering someone's cashew allergy?

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How do you prevent or cure cashew allergy in kids?

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Cashew allergy treatment or cure?

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Can cashew allergy give you tongue sores?

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Fruit/coconut/cashew allergy do they comprise oral allergy syndrome?

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My wife has a nut allergy and ate something with cashews in it. not sure if its serious enough to hospital but i am worried. i have a list of symptoms

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I was diagnosed with a cashew nut allergy as a small child, will i still be allergic 20 years later?

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