nut allergy

 Tree Nut Allergy

   
Tree nut allergy most commonly affects infants and young children, although adults may also develop it. It is triggered by eating tree nuts or tree nut products such as oils and butters or using topical products that contain tree nut oil. Allergy usually lasts for a lifetime, with fewer than 10% of individuals evergrowing out of it.
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Differences of Tree Nut Allergy and Peanut Allergy

A peanut allergy and tree nut allergy are often confusing. Tree nuts such as cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans, almonds, Brazilian nuts and pistachios are legumes like chickpeas and lentils, rather than nuts.

The current proteins in tree nuts are very different from those found in peanuts and someone who is allergic to peanuts will not necessarily be allergic to tree nuts. However, studies have shown that around 25% to 45% of people with a peanut allergy are also allergic to at least one type of tree nut.
Symptoms

Symptoms of an allergic reaction usually have increased within 30 minutes of eating the tree nut and may include the following:

    Diarrhea
    Absorption of Difficulty
    Abdominal Clips and Pain
    Nausea and vomiting
    Narrow Nose
    Nasal congestion
    Itching in the mouth, eyes, throat or other area of ​​the body
    Shortness of breath
    Anaphylaxis

A tree nut allergy is one of the most often linked allergies to a severe form of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. This reaction can be life-threatening, causing the airways to become blocked blood pressure, falling and sending the body into shock. An allergist will recommend that people with a tree nut allergy take an epinephrine autoinjector on them at all times, as this is the only treatment that reverses the symptoms of anaphylaxis.
Diagnosis

Since an allergy to tree nuts can cause anaphylaxis, it is essential that the allergy is accurately diagnosed. A doctor will inquire about a person's medical history, the symptoms of previous allergic reactions and any family history of allergies. They may also arrange a skin prick test and / or blood test and if those tests do not determine if a person is allergic, an oral food challenge may be arranged. This involves giving the patient little amounts of food allergen and then increasing the amount over a period of time. After each dose, the patient is evaluated for all reaction signals and if necessary, the medication is prescribed.
Management

The best way to avoid triggering a reaction to tree nuts is to avoid exposure to them or to any products that contain them. People who are diagnosed with an allergy to a certain tree nut may be able to tolerate exposure to other types of tree nut, but an allergist will generally recommend avoiding nuts altogether. Since tree nuts are among the most common foods to trigger allergy, they are listed in the 2004 Food Allergen Label and the Consumer Protection Act, which stipulates that nuts should be highlighted in the list of ingredients of all food products. Tree nuts are usually found in the following foods:

    The salad decorates
    Asian Cuisine
    Ice Cream Coverage
    Sauces
    Desserts
    Oven products
    Breads
    Cooking Mixes

Some alcoholic beverages also contain tree nuts or tree nut seasonings and tree nut oils can be present in lotions, hair products and soaps.