Question 1

what is a nut allergy?

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Allergy to nuts :  A nut allergy is an allergic, meaning IgE-based immunological response to foods commonly called nuts, which include peanuts (really legumes), tree nuts like almonds, pecans, walnuts, macadamias, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, pistachios, as well as sometimes seeds like sunflower "nuts". Symptoms include itching, hives, swelling, throat closing, flushing, asthma, shock and rarely, death.

Question 2

how do i cook for someone with a nut allergy?

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Nut free diet: It is not easy developing a nut free diet.  It means a lot of label reading.  For more information go to this website for practical information.  http://www.foodallergy.org/allergens/tree-nut-allergy.

Question 3

why do i eat mars bars when i have a nut allergy?

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Almonds: People often crave that which they can not tolerate. If you have an almond allergy, it is very important that you stop eating those nuts right away (as it can get worse). You can see an allergist to be evaluated if you aren't sure what you are allergic to.

Question 4

what happens when a person with a nut allergy eats a nut?

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Potentially serious: Nut allergic reactions can range from mild to severe and life threatening.  Most fatalities from food allergy are from accidental ingestion of peanut or nuts.  It may take only a very, very small amount to cause a serious reaction or in some cases a "threshold" has to be reached.  The reaction could be hives, swelling, anaphylaxis, cough, wheezing, throat tightness, vomit/diarrhea, flushing, itch.

Question 5

they said i could possibly develop a nut allergy one day. why?

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Risk of nut allergy: You can develop a nut allergy at any time in your life. Having a family history of allergy, or a personal history of other allergic disorders, such as eczema or hayfever may increase your risk of developing a food allergy.  However, nut allergy can occur in individuals with no other allergic history.  Eating large amounts of nuts or foods containing nuts is not a risk factor by itself.

Question 6

please tell me, could i use body butter if i have a nut allergy?

Accepted Answer

You might: Hot pressed oil contains insignificant amount of nut proteins. In nut allergy, you are allergic to the protein of that particular nut. You get reaction to the nut by eating it, not through the skin in general. If the body lotion that you want to use does not have the oil from the nut that you are allergic to, you should be fine. If it does, the risk is really low. See a local allergist for details

Question 7

can you tell me if i could use body butter if i have a nut allergy?

Accepted Answer

You might: Hot pressed oil contains insignificant amount of nut proteins. In nut allergy, you are allergic to the protein of that particular nut. You get reaction to the nut by eating it, not through the skin in general. If the body lotion that you want to use does not have the oil from the nut that you are allergic to, you should be fine. If it does, the risk is really low. See a local allergist for details

Question 8

can you develop a nut allergy suddenly, like by having mixed nuts with a pina colada?

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We see this. A lot. : We understand more of how, than why allergies develop. Not sure that alcohol does anything to accelerate the process. Not unusual that tree nut or peanut allergy develops suddenly, I'm afraid.

Question 9

how can someone outgrow a tree nut allergy?

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Not likely to clear: As a child the odds of a tree nut allergy clearing are one in five. As an adult less than that.

Question 10

what happens if i eat almonds if i have a tree nut allergy?

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No, you shouldn't: It largely depends on what type of tree nut allergy you have, and if you are allergic to several tree nuts.  It's important to know that there is a 33% chance of cross reactivity among tree nuts.  There is also a possibility of cross contamination, since many manufacturers process other nuts in the same proximity.  Safest options is to avoid all tree nuts.

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