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Peanut and Treenut Allergies

Learn the basics of nut allergy, including information on how to follow a peanut-free or treenut-free diet.
Should Peanuts Be Banned From Schools?
Learn the pros and cons to the idea that peanuts should be banned at school
Peanuts Banned From Schools -- Should Peanuts Be Banned From Schools
Share your thoughts about the idea of banning peanuts from schools in order to protect children with peanut allergies.
Peanut Allergy and Airplane Travel
Learn how flying on commercial airplanes can present a danger for people with peanut allergies.
Peanut Allergy
Are you allergic to peanuts? You're not alone. Peanut allergy is the most common food allergy in older children and adults. This form of food allergy is particularly dangerous, and life-threatening reactions can occur as a result. Learn all about peanut allergy, who it affects, symptoms that occur, how it's diagnosed and treatment options. Also, find out about outgrowing peanut allergy.
Legume Allergy: Peanuts, Soy, Beans and Lentils
Find out if having an allergy to one type of legume (such as peanuts, soy, beans, lentils and lupine) means that you should avoid eating other legumes.
The Relationship Between Peanut and Treenut Allergies
Did you know that being allergic to peanuts or to one type of treenut places you at risk for being allergic to other types of treenuts? If you're allergic to any type of nut, find out the risks for other nut allergies and what should be done to prevent them.
How to Read a Peanut-Free Diet
If you or your child is allergic to peanuts, you know how difficult it is to eat a peanut-free diet. Here is a list of other common peanut-containing foods to avoid.
How to Read a Treenut-Free Diet
Unlike peanut, which are legumes (from the bean family), treenuts are "true" nuts, and include foods like walnuts, almonds, cashews and pecans. If you or your child is allergic to treenuts, you may need to avoid all of these "true" nuts. Here is a list of common treenut-containing foods to avoid.
Peanut Allergy and Flying on an Airplane
Peanuts are commonly served snacks on most airlines, which presents a danger to peanut allergic people. Even if they don't eat peanuts, some people are so sensitive to peanuts that they will have an allergic reaction from just the smell of the peanuts. Learn what you can do to protect yourself before your next airplane trip!
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