Question 1

what is the probability of outgrowing a peanut allergy when you become an adult?

Accepted Answer

Will not: Adults typically do not "outgrow" peanut allergy.

Question 2

can you outgrow allergies such as the case with peanuts  ? has any case appeared where the peanut allergy strength has slightly subsided?

Accepted Answer

Food allergy: Peanut allergy is generally unlikely to be outgrown. Certain subtle adaptations to food allergies occur in some individuals as they get older so that thier childhood milk allergy or other foods appear to disappear but may return again. Not all food allergy in adults is a true allergy.

Question 3

what to do if i have a peanut allergy?

Accepted Answer

Avoid peanuts: Currently, the only treatment for peanut allergy is strict avoidance, having self-injectable Epinephrine available, a written anaphylaxis action plan and wearing a medical ID.  Reading food labels and being aware of cross contamination is key.   An allergist can assist in discussing prognosis and future treatments.

Question 4

how should a peanut allergy be treated?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance: Currently the only treatment for food allergies including peanut is complete avoidance, and having Epinephrine for accidental exposure.  There are ongoing clinical trials attempting to desensitize children with peanut allergy and results are promising but still preliminary.

Question 5

how to know if i have a peanut allergy?

Accepted Answer

Allergic reaction: The peanut allergy is variable you may have simple changes like hives, itchy skin, drip nose. The worse reactions are airway closure ad life threatening allergic reactions.
If every time you are exposed to peanuts something happens see an allergist for testing. The peanut allergy can be quite severs.

Question 6

is there any way to cure a peanut allergy?

Accepted Answer

Not yet: Peanut allergy and it's treatment is an area of very active research. Cuurrently treatment consists of avoidance and having epi available if exposure occurs. On going clinical trials are exploring ways of having patients eats peanuts and seeing the effects. The data is promising but preliminary and not yet ready for wide spread use.

Question 7

what should take if i have peanut allergy?

Accepted Answer

Avoid peanut: The only way to prevent reaction to peanut is to avoid it in your diet.  Do not eat peanut if you are allergic to it.

Question 8

what do the risks mean for a peanut allergy?

Accepted Answer

Peanut allergy: The most serious risk is immidiate allergic responce with swelling of larynx which if not treated can be fatal, and late effects with rash, wheezing and cough are slow to develope and easy to treat.So if you have peanut allergy you carry Epipen (epinephrine) with you all the time.

Question 9

what is the chance of losing a peanut allergy?

Accepted Answer

Not very high: Children with peanut allergy "outgrow" the allergy about 15-20% of the time--it is much more unlikely for an adult to "lose" a peanut allergy.

Question 10

should i avoid avercodo if i have a peanut allergy?

Accepted Answer

No : Persons with peanut allergy are at increased risk to have nut allergies and other legume allergies (about 10% have pea, bean, soy).  They are not at risk for avocado allergy.  However, persons with latex allergy are more likely to be allergic to avocado, kiwi, and chestnuts.

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