What To Do If You Have A Peanut Allergy

It is important to know what to do if you have a peanut allergy. While peanuts aren't the most common allergen they are certainly the most dangerous. Often, the allergic reactions to peanut consumption include throat swelling, difficulty breathing and a condition called anaphylactic shock which can be fatal if not treated immediately with an injection of epinephrine. The most important thing to do if you have an allergy to peanuts is to avoid them at all costs. This can get tricky because peanuts and traces of peanuts can be found in some surprising places.

For example, many processed foods are made in factories that may also handle peanut products. Traces of peanuts may find their way into foods that are not supposed to contain them. This is why you will see a warning that states a food item was prepared in a facility where peanuts are present and that the product may contain traces of peanuts. Peanuts may also be found in various sauces, Asian foods, chili and granola. While it is the law for food labels to specify if peanuts are in the product, it is not required for labels to state that the food was packaged in a facility that may also handle peanuts. If you do have a question about this issue it is best to play it safe and call the company before ingesting any processed food items.

The serious nature of peanut allergies should not be taken lightly. One of the most tragic stories relating to peanut allergy has to be that of a young teenage couple. The young man had eaten candy which contained peanut, and kissed his girlfriend shortly after. The small amount of peanut residue in his mouth was transferred to his girlfriend through the kiss and she suffered a fatal reaction. While this sounds like an urban legend, it is a true story that was covered in the news awhile back. It is just one example of how dangerous peanut allergies are and how little it takes to trigger a deadly reaction.

This is why you should know what to do if you have a peanut allergy and always be prepared for the worst. Individuals with peanut allergies should carry epinephrine syringes with them and should keep emergency kits in their home, car, workplace and/or school. You should also educate people in your life about your allergy and teach them how to inject you if you suffer a reaction in their presence. While it is extremely important to call 911 as soon as a reaction occurs, doctors will usually recommend the patient be injected with epinephrine immediately and not wait until the paramedics arrive.



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