What is a peanut allergy?
A peanut allergy occurs when the immune system mistakes the protein in peanuts as a threat to the body and reacts to attack it. This causes many of the classic symptoms like rashes, stomach pain and trouble breathing. In extreme cases, peanuts can cause anaphylaxis — a severe and life-threatening reaction that impairs breathing to the extent that it requires immediate treatment with an epinephrine auto-injector. A peanut allergy is different from other nut allergies. Peanuts are legumes that grow underground, similar to soybeans, peas and lentils, while tree nuts such as almonds, cashews, and walnuts grow on trees. Having a peanut allergy does not necessarily mean you will be allergic to other legumes, such as peas, beans and soybeans. However, studies show that around 35% of toddlers allergic to peanuts will also develop tree nut allergies.
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Top Allergy-Friendly Popsicles + Frozen Treats
The sound of an ice cream truck can be music to your ears, even if you have food allergies. All of the popsicles and frozen treats on our food allergy-friendly list are either produced in a dedicated allergen-free facility or manufactured with the highest standards to prevent cross-contact. So whether you are in line for the ice cream truck or searching the grocery aisles, we think this list is pretty sweet. Dedicated Facilities | Non-Dedicated Facilities
Food Allergy Innovations: Breakthrough Treatments
Brilliant minds across the country are currently running tests and trials, hoping to someday improve the lives of allergy sufferers. Find out what’s on the horizon.
Food Allergy Innovations Auto-Injector Alternatives
For decades, EpiPen has dominated the auto-injector market, but many patients would welcome new options. Learn about potential alternatives that promise affordability, portability and ease of use.
Kelly Rudnicki
As a mother, author, writer, movie producer, marathoner and food allergy advocate, Kelly Rudnicki has no shortage of hats to wear. After one of her five children was diagnosed with severe allergies to dairy, tree nuts, peanuts, peas and legumes, this So-Cal mom made it her mission to provide solutions for other food allergy parents in the kitchen and improve children's nutrition across the country. Kelly is the author of three cookbooks in which she shares her food allergy cooking secrets and the best way to bake vegan. You can keep up with her on her award-winning blog, Food Allergy Mama.
Auto-Injectors at a Glance
In early 2017 four auto-injector options became available on the market where previously there was only one. Our guide compares the options for you. Each manufacturer is providing coupons and/or discount plans. Find the best auto-injector for you.
Recommend Your Auto-Injector
Power in numbers. Using our voices as a community can effect change — we now have four auto-injectors available compared to only one a year ago. Use your voice now to share which device you trust most and share your favorite auto-injector on the Spokin app. Download the Spokin app to recommend your favorite auto-injector DOWNLOAD THE SPOKIN APP
Netflix’s Rotten Screening Q&A
Food allergy awareness reached new heights at our screening of Rotten: "The Peanut Problem." The Davis Theater in Chicago was packed with food allergy families, allergists, researchers, members of the Illinois Restaurant Association, friends from our favorite food brands, and other friends in food allergy community — all coming together to celebrate the opportunity for increased awareness that the Netflix platform offers.
Food Allergy Innovations: Preventative Treatments
Preventive
Introducing infants to potential allergens can be stressful for any mom or dad, especially if that baby is classified as “high risk.” Check out three new companies striving to simplify parents’ lives.
