Nut allergy: symptom and Severity reporting

Abstract

■ Nut allergy, in particular peanut allergy, is becoming more common in children.

■ Immune sensitisation to nuts appears to be occurring earlier in life.

■ High incidence of other allergic diseases in children with nut allergy.

■ Onset of anaphylactic symptoms is quick but symptoms last for a short time.

■ Necessity for hospital admission due to severity of allergic reaction is low.

Keywords

Allergy Anaphylaxis Atopy Peanuts Sensitisation Severity Tree nuts.

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