Question 1

my husband inhaled a peanut. what should he do?

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Go to hospital now.: If he truly inhaled the peanut he needs it removed sooner rather than later. They may taste good, but peanuts are very irritating to the lung and can cause damage in just a few hours.

Question 2

asrhmatic..saturday may inhale half a peanut.had lots of ldness in chest especially after coughing up clear to white mucous.no fever?

Accepted Answer

Foreign body: Inhalation of one half of a peanut may or may not result in further pulmonary problems. Usually this will be coughed out or broken down in the bronchi and not cause disease, but can be the source of blockage with post-obstructive atelectasis and pneumonia. If you develop any further symptoms you should be seen by your doctor asap, or if your asthma recurs, or any difficulty breathing. Good luck.

Question 3

body aches, fever, shortness of breath, tightness across chest, headache and also bacon tasting like peanut butter cookies.  what else could cause this besides covid-19?

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COVID-19 Symptoms2: COVID-19 common symptoms include Fever or chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches, Headache, New loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea.

Individuals with symptoms should isolate immediately and get tested. Severe shortness of breath / trouble breathing warrants emergency department visit.

Question 4

4yo with peanut & egg allergy & has eczema. he says his chest hurt & itchy & he breath quite loud, is this one of the asthma symptoms?

Accepted Answer

See a doc: These symptoms could be the sign of a serious allergic reaction if the child accidentally ate one of the foods s/he is allergic to.  It could be asthma, but the itchy chest does not match this diagnosis, unless that is the way   the toddler is describing "shortness of breath".  Seek medical assistance immediately... Call your pediatrician.

Question 5

what are all the benefits of peanuts?all benefits please

Accepted Answer

Food Questions: Peanuts are made up of fat, protein and sugar calories. There are no specific benefits other than as food.

Question 6

can peanut trigger gout?

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Rarely: Peanuts are a source of low purine protein versus protein   from meat.  Purines are metabolized into uric acid which if elevted can cause a gout attack.

Question 7

does inhaler cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

No it does not: Only smoke inhalation causes cancer. Other inhalers dispense medicines...And the medicines do not cause cancer.

Question 8

what food has soy & peanut?

Accepted Answer

Many: Since these two foods are used in many products.  Reading labels carefully will be your major defense.  Soy=tofu.

Question 9

can peanut allergics eat honey ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Patients with peanut allergy need to be very cautious about cross contamination.  Also about 50% of peanut allergic patients may develop a nut allergy.   However, there is no need to avoid honey.

Question 10

how can peanuts kill some people?

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Severe allergy: This is what can happen: symptoms of anaphylaxis can include difficulty breathing and swallowing, vomiting and diarrhea, dizziness, dangerously low blood pressure, swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and other parts of the body, and loss of consciousness. If not treated quickly, it can be fatal.

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My husband inhaled a peanut. what should he do?

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Asrhmatic..saturday may inhale half a peanut.had lots of ldness in chest especially after coughing up clear to white mucous.no fever?

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Body aches, fever, shortness of breath, tightness across chest, headache and also bacon tasting like peanut butter cookies. what else could cause this besides covid-19?

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4yo with peanut & egg allergy & has eczema. he says his chest hurt & itchy & he breath quite loud, is this one of the asthma symptoms?

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What are all the benefits of peanuts?all benefits please

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Can peanut trigger gout?

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