Peanut allergy begins in childhood
Current statistics suggest that approximately 4.6 million US adults suffer from peanut allergy. Only 800,000 of those appear to have developed their allergy after they were 18 years old.
In other words: Peanut allergy usually develops in early childhood. It is possible that children outgrow their peanut allergy as they age, though unfortunately most peanut allergy patients are likely to be allergic for all of their life.
Peanuts are everywhere
Aside from peanut sauces, peanut flour, and peanut butter, here is a list of foods that may contain (traces of) peanuts:
- Cakes
- Muffins
- Donuts
- Cereal
- Candy bars
- Chocolate bars
- Cookies
- Salad dressings
- Fried foods
- Nougat
- Pastries
- Satay sauce
- Meat substitutes
- Many Chinese and Thai dishes
Despite their name, peanuts are not part of the tree nut category – they are members of the legume family. Regardless, peanut allergy patients may also be allergic to tree nuts.
Luckily, 7DROPS covers it all. Our allergy test doesn’t just screen for peanut allergens, but also for allergens in almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macademia nuts, pistachios, walnuts, and more. Find the full list of allergens tested here.
Peanut allergy symptoms
An allergic reaction to peanuts usually occurs within minutes after exposure or ingestion. Peanut allergy symptoms include:
- Runny nose
- Skin reactions like hives, redness, or swelling
- Itching or tingling in or around the mouth and throat
- Digestive problems like diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, or vomiting
- Tightening of the throat
- Shortness of breath or wheezing
Peanut allergy can also lead to anaphylaxisA severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can lead to a potentially fatal condition known as anaphylactic shock. It can occur within minutes or several hours after coming into contact with an allergen and is often caused by reactions to medication, food allergens or insect venom., which is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment with an epinephrine autoinjector, commonly known as an EpiPen.
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ALLERGY TEST
- $229
- 295 ALLERGY TRIGGERS
- -
- At-home allergy test
- IgE based
- Blood collection through finger prick
- Medical result review