Peanut allergy

Peanut Allergy

Peanut allergy (pronunciation: /ˈpiː.nʌt ˈæl.ər.dʒi/) is a type of food allergy to peanuts. It is different from tree nut allergies, with peanuts being legumes, in the same family as soybeans, lentils, and peas.

Etymology

The term "peanut allergy" is derived from the English words "peanut", referring to the edible seed, and "allergy", which comes from the Greek words allos meaning "other" and ergon meaning "work".

Symptoms

Physical reactions to peanut allergy can range from mild symptoms such as hives and itching, to severe and even life-threatening conditions like anaphylaxis. Other symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of peanut allergy is typically made by allergists through a combination of patient history, skin prick test, blood test, and oral food challenge.

Treatment

There is currently no cure for peanut allergy, but it can be managed with avoidance diet and carrying an epinephrine autoinjector for emergency use. In some cases, oral immunotherapy may be recommended.

Related Terms

• Food Allergy
• Anaphylaxis
• Epinephrine Autoinjector
• Oral Immunotherapy

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Peanut allergy
• Wikipedia's article - Peanut allergy

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