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Feb 2022
12m 45s

Nut allergies: causes, consequences and ...

DR TIM CROWE
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Nut allergies are one of the most common types of food allergy seen in children and adults. Caused when the body’s immune system overreacts to proteins found in nuts or peanuts, it can lead to a range of symptoms from mild reactions to severe anaphylaxis that is life-threatening. People with a nut allergy need to avoid the nut that triggers their allergy ent ... Show More
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