Peanut Allergy
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Peanut Allergy Incidence
Facts about peanut
allergies
:
Peanut
allergies
are becoming more common.
Cases in the US in children under 5 doubled between 1997 and 2002.
Peanut
allergies
cause between 50 and 100 deaths per year in the USA.
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Peanut Allergy Symptoms
Related Topics:
Acute angioedema
Allergic reactions
Allergic skin rash
Anaphylaxis
Breathing difficulty
Difficulty swallowing
Facial swelling
Food allergies
Food intolerance
Hives
Hoarse voice
Wheezing
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Difficulty breathing
Facial swelling
Hives
Mouth or tongue swelling
Rash
Wheezing
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Last Updated: Jun 17, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Peanut Allergy References:
Fleischer DM. The natural history of peanut and tree nut allergy. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2007 Jun;7(3):175-81.
Palmer K, Burks W. Current developments in peanut allergy. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2006 Jun;6(3):202-6.
Sicherer SH, Sampson HA. Peanut allergy: emerging concepts and approaches for an apparent epidemic. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2007 Sep;120(3):491-503; quiz 504-5. Epub 2007 Aug 8.
