What to do if you are allergic to cashew nuts

What to do if you are allergic to cashew nuts

As a common nut, cashew nuts are loved by people for their rich nutrition and delicious taste. However, some people may experience allergic reactions after eating cashew nuts, which may even be life-threatening in severe cases. This article will provide a detailed explanation of the symptoms, treatment methods and preventive measures of cashew nut allergy, and also attaches data on hot topics across the Internet in the past 10 days for reference.

1. Common symptoms of cashew nut allergy

Allergic reactions to cashew nuts usually appear within a few minutes to 2 hours after consumption, and symptoms vary in severity:

2. Emergency treatment methods

1.Stop eating immediately: Remove cashew nuts from your mouth and rinse your mouth with water.
2.taking antihistamines: Such as loratadine (you need to prepare medicine in advance according to the doctor’s advice)
3.epinephrine auto-injector: People with confirmed allergies should carry them with them (such as EpiPen)
4.Call emergency number: If serious symptoms such as difficulty breathing occur, seek medical attention immediately

3. Long-term preventive measures

4. Related data of hot topics on the entire network (last 10 days)

5. Special precautions

1. Cashew nut allergy may have cross-allergic reactions with mango and pistachio nuts
2. The structure of cashew protein may change during the baking process, butStill poses a risk of sensitization
3. The latest research shows thatEarly childhood exposure to small amounts of allergensMay reduce sensitivity probability (professional guidance required)

It is recommended that people with allergies establish personal health files to record the time, symptoms and treatment methods of each allergic attack to provide detailed basis for doctors' diagnosis. If you find suspected symptoms of cashew nut allergy, you should promptly go to the allergy department of a tertiary hospital for professional testing.