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I had an allergic reaction to cashews, now i have to see an allergist. what will he do for treatment?

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Allergy to Cashews: Allergist will do the testing to confirm your allergy and give you advice to refrain from eating cashews and a prescription for Epipen (epinephrine) to use in case you accidentally ingest cashews and advise you proper use of drugs like benadryl& other antihistamine it is important to avoid these nuts and in case of accidental ingestion seek help with immidiate action with epipen (epinephrine).If not treated it can be fatal.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Confirm cashew…: Allergy. May provide you with list of other tree nuts with which you may cross-react: macadamia, brazil nuts, cashews, almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, chestnuts, beechnuts, hazelnuts, pine nuts (pignoli/ piñon), gingko nuts & hickory nuts. Most people aren't allergic to all tree nuts, but there is high cross-reactivity among various families of tree nuts. Epi-pen 2 b carried at all times.

Answered 5/4/2014

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