According to some statistics, every third child and every fourth adult suffer from allergies. Peanuts are one of the most common allergens.
Allergic reaction can occur after eating peanuts, touching them, taking medication or using cosmetics that contain peanut oil.
The cause of the allergy to peanuts is the proteins that are contained in them. They contain 3 different proteins. Of these, 18 were identified as allergens.
When an allergic reaction to peanuts occurs, the immune system considers these proteins to be "unknown". That is, they are dangerous for it.
Peanut allergy is hereditary. This means that if our parents are allergic to peanuts, we are probably allergic to them too.
According to research, nearly 20% of children who have a peanut allergy outgrow it.
Most likely to develop a peanut allergy are children, smokers, people with other allergies, people who have close relatives with allergies, those suffering from a chronic illness or have a weakened immune system.
Peanuts are in many products. If you have an allergy to them, when you buy something, read the label carefully.
You should also be careful with the consumption of other nuts. This is necessary because very often different nuts are in contact with the equipment.
If you suffer from a peanut allergy or you think you have it, you should avoid the consumption of roasted peanuts, peanut flour, a mixture of dried fruit, medicines and cosmetics with peanut butter, chocolate, nuts and sweet pastries
The symptoms are - rash, redness, swelling of the tongue and lips, swelling, stomach pain, runny nose, numbness of the mouth and throat, diarrhea, vomiting, cough, itching in the mouth, unpleasant pain in the throat.
Symptoms can be mild, severe and even life-threatening. The most severe symptom of peanut allergy is anaphylactic shock.
The most important thing is to remove the allergen from the menu. If you get any of the listed symptoms, see a doctor.
