Peanut Allergies

Individuals that suffer from peanut allergies need comprehensive information about symptoms, treatment, and foods to avoid. It is important to remember that a peanut allergy is manageable and possible to enjoy foods in spite of it. By becoming a member of QualityHealth, individuals can receive important information concerning what a peanut allergy is and how to live with it. Below is just a sample of the kind of relevant, up-to-date information that QualityHealth members receive.

Source of Peanut Allergies

Peanut allergies affect nearly 1.5 million individuals in the United States alone. The allergy is caused by an immune system malfunction and can trigger a life-threatening reaction. It is important to tell your doctor if you have any sort of a reaction after eating peanuts or other nuts in order to determine if a peanut allergy exists. One can be exposed to the cause of peanut allergies by direct contact, inhalation, or cross-contact. Foods that contain peanuts other than peanut butter, peanut flour, and other obvious nut sources are:

• Baked goods including cookies and cakes
• Salad dressings
• Cereals, granola, and grain breads
• Marzipan and nougat
• Ice cream and other frozen desserts
• Energy and protein bars
• Artificial nuts, nut butters, and sunflower seeds
• Specialty and cultural foods
• Arachis oil
• Chocolate bars and candies

Peanut Intolerance vs. Peanut Allergies

A peanut intolerance does not involve the immune system of the affected individual. These sufferers can usually handle a small amount of peanut products and experience only mild heartburn, indigestion, or no reaction whatsoever. A peanut allergy is more serious and causes serious reactions.

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QualityHealth is your complete medical resource for dealing with peanut allergies. Only a qualified medical professional can make a correct diagnosis. By becoming a member of QualityHealth today, you have instant access to relevant medical information on everything you need to know dealing with peanut allergies and other comprehensive medical information. The information is very clear-cut, understandable, and is in one easy to use source. Join QualityHealth today and find out the advantage members receive immediately!