Allergic reaction to nuts can occur to the following types of nuts: pistachio, hazelnut, cashew, walnut, almond, macadamia, Brazil nut, chestnut, lychee, pecan, pine nut and others.
A very small percentage of the population has a tree nut allergy. On the other hand, this allergy is the strongest, most severe, life-threatening reaction - allergic shock. This condition requires immediate medical attention.
Unlike other allergies, tree nut allergy cannot be outgrown. If you have an allergy to a certain type of tree nut, be careful when consuming other types of nuts.
However, if you are allergic to one type of tree nut, it does not mean that you will be 100% allergic to the others.
If you have a nut allergy, you should also avoid consuming foods that may contain them. Foods that may contain nuts and traces of them are: baked goods with nuts and seeds, protein bars, desserts and biscuits, combined dairy products with muesli, chocolate and fruit bars, chips, snacks.
Tree Nuts You May Be Allergic To
Walnuts - the most common allergic reaction is to walnuts;
Almonds - Allergic reaction to almonds is very common;
Cashews - cashews also cause an allergic reaction very often. When offering these nuts to children for the first time, be very careful and watch for a reaction. If you have a cashew allergy, you should be careful with the consumption of macadamia, palm oil, soy, walnuts, peas.
Pistachios - they are a strong allergen and should be consumed with caution.
Symptoms of Tree Nut Allergy
Tree nut allergy symptoms appear very quickly after consuming them. Symptoms usually appear up to an hour later.
The most common tree nut allergy symptoms to watch for are: nausea, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, runny nose, itchy mouth, throat, eyes, and skin and rarely, anaphylaxis.
If you experience any of the symptoms listed after consuming tree nuts, seek medical attention immediately.
Diagnosis of nut allergy
Because tree nut allergy can often be life-threatening, it is very important to get the correct diagnosis quickly. The diagnosis can be made after blood and skin tests.
If a diagnosis cannot be made with certainty through these tests, you will need to take controlled small amounts of the tree nuts in the presence of a doctor.
It is mandatory that this test is done under the guidance of a specialist doctor.
Tree Nut Allergy Treatment
As with all other allergies, it is best to avoid consuming tree nuts.
