家有花生过敏儿童？这项新研究您不可不知！
Researchers are closer than ever to finding a cure for peanut allergies (过敏), with multiple treatment trials underway at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide, Australia.
One in 30 children across the country has a known peanut allergy. Dr Patrick Quinn of Women’s and Children’s Hospital said it’s “the highest published rate of food allergies in the world”.
One trial tests the success rate of patches (片) worn by four to seven year olds, while the other examines the success of immunotherapy injections (注射免疫治疗) on four to 11-year-olds. “We don’t really know whether this is a cure or whether those patients are just temporarily able to eat peanuts,” Dr Quinn said.
Zeppelin Smith, who is taking part in the trials, was two when he experienced a severe allergic reaction after consuming foods containing peanuts. “I got quite scared and nervous,” he said. His mother Calli said his physical reaction to the nuts was immediate. “He straight away got some hives (荨麻疹) and his lips were quite swollen.”
About 18 months later, Zeppelin’s parents enrolled him in a trial at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Under the trial, Zeppelin wears special patches placed on his skin to treat the allergy – allowing him to consume peanuts. “I feel happy because I don’t like being sick or unwell,” Zeppelin said.
Peanut allergy is one of the most common allergies in children and although the allergy may improve with time for some, for others it will become worse. People who are allergic to peanuts will not necessarily be allergic to tree nuts or seeds.
Symptoms of peanut, tree nut or seed allergies vary and range from milder reactions to anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction. Nut allergy symptoms could also include raised red bumps on the skin (hives), runny nose, cramps, nausea or vomiting. The best way to manage peanut, tree nut and seed allergies is to avoid all products containing these foods.
Food allergies can be life threatening and peanuts, tree nuts and seeds are some of the most common food causes for life-threatening severe allergic reactions.
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