Peanut Allergies
Another common type is peanut allergy. In some cases, it would even cause fatal and severe reactions. The exact cause is still unclear, but scientists believe that it might be associated with some genetic factors. Therefore, people with a family history can be at higher risk. Diagnosis can be done with a combination of skin prick testing, patient history, food challenges, and blood tests. The best treatment is to avoid peanuts and other products with these ingredients. New techniques are also being studied. They aim at desensitizing children to the allergy by providing accurate and small amounts of peanuts with strict supervision.[3]
