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Allergy Relief / Food Allergy / Living With a Nut Allergy
Living With a Nut Allergy
Allergic reaction to nuts can progress rapidly to anaphylaxis. Peanut allergy is responsible for more fatalities than any other type of allergy.
If you suffer from a nut allergy, strictly avoiding nuts, including peanuts and tree nuts like cashews and walnuts, and food containing nuts is the only way to prevent a reaction. But, it is not always easy to avoid these foods since many unsuspecting products contain nuts.
Always check the label ingredients before you use a product. In addition, check the label each time you use the product. Manufacturers occasionally change recipes, and a trigger food may be added to the new recipe. Also, keep in mind that many prepared foods, including baked goods, candy and ethnic foods, can be contaminated with peanuts if products containing peanuts are prepared in the same place or by the same manufacturer. Always be prepared for this possibility and the risk of a reaction.
Examples of peanut and tree-nut products and foods that may contain them, include:
| Peanut Products |
Peanut-Containing Ingredients |
Tree Nuts |
Tree Nut-Containing Ingredients |
Nut-Containing Foods |
Cold-pressed or expressed peanut oil
Peanut butter
Peanut flour
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Hydrolyzed plant protein
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein
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Almonds
Brazil nuts
Cashews
Chestnuts
Filberts
Hazelnuts
Hickory nuts
Macadamia nuts
Pecans
Pine nuts
Pistachios
Walnuts
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Marzipan / almond paste
Nougat
Artificial nuts
Nut butters (such as cashew butter and almond butter)
Nut oil
Nut paste (such as almond paste)
Nut extracts (such as almond extract)
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Ground nuts
Mixed nuts
Chex mix
Artificial nuts
Nougat
African, Chinese, Thai, and other ethnic dishes
Cookies, candy, pastries, and other baked goods
Grain breads
Ice cream, frozen desserts
High-energy bars
Cereals and granola
Salad dressing
Marzipan
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Tree nuts are sometimes used in lotions and shampoos. Be sure to check labels of these products, as well as food labels.
People who have peanut allergies should avoid the use of the inhaler Atrovent.
From http://www.webmd.com/allergies/guide/nut-allergy
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DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this site is for educational purposes only, and should not be used as a substitute for personal care by a licensed physician. Please see your physician for diagnosis and treatment of any concerning symptoms or medical condition.
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