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Published in: Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 4/2008

Open Access 01-12-2008 | Review

Peanut Allergy: An Overview

Authors: Nasser Al-Ahmed, Shirina Alsowaidi, Peter Vadas

Published in: Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology | Issue 4/2008

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Abstract

Peanut allergies have been increasing in prevalence in most industrialized countries. Onset is typically in early childhood, with a trend towards earlier ages of presentation. The allergy is lifelong in most affected children, although 15-22% will outgrow their peanut allergy, usually before their teenage years. Manifestations of peanut allergy range from mild to severe, and risk factors predisposing to severe reactions are discussed. However, even in the absence of risk factors, peanut allergic individuals may still experience life-threatening anaphylactic reactions. Approaches to investigation and treatment, patterns of cross-reactivity and possible causes of rising prevalence are discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Peanut Allergy: An Overview
Authors
Nasser Al-Ahmed
Shirina Alsowaidi
Peter Vadas
Publication date
01-12-2008
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology / Issue 4/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1710-1492
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1710-1492-4-4-139

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