The Complete Peanut Allergy Handbook

Everything You Need to Know to Protect Yourself and Your Child from the Most Deadly Food Allergy - peanut allergy.

Allergies to peanuts or peanut products have been growing in recent years-1.7 million Americans suffer from these allergies. Peanuts can easily contaminate food products and are commonly found in school cafeterias, in restaurants, and on supermarket shelves, making it difficult to avoid accidental reactions.  

This allergy can be hazardous-and even fatal-so it's essential to be well informed. This guide offers clear, easy-to-understand information on:  

• The causes of peanut allergies
• How to recognize a potential allergy
• Preventing or dealing with an allergic reaction
• Teaching your child to handle his condition
• How to find the right allergist and discover what treatments are available
• How to read product labels, talk to school officials, and question restaurant personnel
• The physical and psychological consequences of peanut allergy
• The chances of outgrowing peanut allergy
• Resources for further information

The Complete Peanut Allergy Handbook

by: M.D., Scott H. Sicherer Terry Malloy Release Date: 02 August, 2005, Media: Paperback

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Reader Comments

One of the more comprehensive resources on peanut allergies

This is a very comprehensive book on peanut allergies.  It is written for children, teens and adults who have peanut allergies. I was made aware of things I had not even thought about before.  I also became more relaxed as I learned how to handle allergic reactions such as these. I highly recommend this book if you have a person who has peanut allergies in your home or not.  This is an allergy that is becoming more prevalent and we should all be aware of how to protect and help those of all ages that have this allergy.  If you yourself have this allergy it will provide much needed enlightenment as to what all the tests are for, what to be careful of, and what to do should you ingest peanut.

Great resource for those suffering from peanut allergies

My daughter has a friend who is allergic to peanuts and I was scared to have him visit or eat with us before I found this terrific book ... now I am confident that he can visit and if anything happens, I know exactly what to do.

I also know how to prevent him from being exposed to peanuts in my home.

Very easy to read and covers every possible question you could have about peanut allergies.

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