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People with a severe peanut or tree nut allergy can go into anaphylactic shock from ingesting the smallest particle of a peanut or tree nut, or peanut oil or other nut oil. Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe, whole-body reaction. This reaction affects a number of areas of the body at the same time. An explosive reaction involving the skin, lungs, nose, throat, and gastrointestinal tract can then result. Although severe cases of anaphylaxis can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure and be fatal if untreated, many reactions are milder and can be ended with prompt medical therapy. People who do experience this severe reaction to peanuts need to get medical attention immediately and treatment with epinephrine.

An allergy to peanuts or tree nuts doesn't always result in anaphylactic shock. A person can have a systemic reaction. The reaction is over the entire body, but not anaphylactic. Even though the person's breathing is fine, it could quickly attack the lungs and turn into an anaphylactic reaction after suffering a systemic reaction.

Symptoms to watch for when an allergic person has been exposed to Peanuts or Tree Nuts:

Redness on any part of the body, most common on the face, around the mouth, neck, belly/chest. Redness can be hives or splotchy, depending on the individual.
Shortness of breath
Wheezing
Swelling around the mouth, eyes or throat
Itchiness anywhere on the body
Hives and/or redness where food has touched skin
Abdominal pain or cramping
Confusion, fainting, light-headedness, dizziness
Sudden nasal congestion
Nausea, vomiting
Heart palpitations
Slurred speech

One of the toughest challenges in changing what you eat to improve your health is knowing what you CAN and CANNOT eat. You may think your favorite foods are now on the "Do Not Eat" list. If you would like to learn to read ingredient lists and recognize specific allergens, our "Food Fairy Fundamentals" may help you. We offer two Fundamental Options: (1) Fundamental Shopping Trip and (2) Fundamental Information Package. To learn more about our Food Fairy click HERE

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The information provided and opinions stated herein are not meant

to diagnose any condition. If you have concerns about your health,

please consult a medical professional. As always, it is up to those

following a gluten-free, dairy-free diet to determine if information or

products are safe for them.