The Top Food Allergens Kids Need To Avoid

Tree Nuts

A tree nut allergy is different from a peanut allergy as peanuts are technically considered to be a legume. Examples of tree nuts include almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, and pine nuts. Symptoms, when ingested, may include difficulty swallowing, itching or swelling of the eyes, mouth, throat or skin, nausea, shortness of breath, and abdominal pain. Tree nut allergies are often life-threatening and are among the most common causes of anaphylaxis in the United States. Reading product labels and avoiding all contact with tree nuts is the best way to prevent an attack from occurring.

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