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Nut allergies: causes, consequences and emerging treatments

October 11, 2022 by Tim Crowe Leave a Comment

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Nut allergies are one of the most common types of food allergy seen in children and adults. In this post, I look at the causes and consequences of nut allergies and then profile the emerging treatment of oral immunotherapy.A nut or peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies seen in infants and children. Just for peanuts alone, about 3 in every 100 infants … [Read more...] about Nut allergies: causes, consequences and emerging treatments

Peanut allergy treatment works well when started early

September 22, 2016 by Tim Crowe Leave a Comment

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Showing even more promise in effectively managing the serious condition of peanut allergy, new research shows that exposure therapy treatment for peanut allergies may work even better if it is given to children earlier.Peanut allergy is a condition now affecting almost 3 in every 100 children. It is also one of the most severe food allergies. Peanut allergy is also the most … [Read more...] about Peanut allergy treatment works well when started early

Green light for nuts during pregnancy

September 6, 2012 by Tim Crowe 3 Comments

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Avoiding peanuts during pregnancy is a common precaution that many expecting mothers take even though current public health recommendations show there is no need for this. New research just published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology not only endorses the safety of eating nuts during pregnancy, but links peanut exposure to less allergies in kids.Food … [Read more...] about Green light for nuts during pregnancy

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