Real-world safety experience with Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Allergen Powder-dnfp in 2,500 peanut-allergic children

Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies, affecting 1 –2% of the United States population.1 Symptoms typically manifest in childhood, often appearing at 12–24 months of age, and can include lifelong hypersensitivity.2 Although reactions from accidental peanut exposure are rarely fatal, severe reactions, including anaphylaxis, can occur with exposur e to variable amounts, including trace amounts for some.2 Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, and individuals with peanut allergy must always carry injectable epinephrine.
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tags: Letters Source Type: research