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Peanut allergy study finds surprising results in babies
Cleveland.com • • health
Key Points:
- A new Australian study found that about 35% of infants under 18 months with suspected peanut allergies did not react during a medically supervised peanut challenge, suggesting they may safely eat peanuts.
- Researchers tested 1,275 infants with a history of peanut reactions and positive allergy tests, administering increasing amounts of peanut under medical supervision.
- While 65% of infants did react, including 12% who experienced anaphylaxis, all reactions were managed by medical professionals during the challenge.
- The study highlights that standard skin and blood tests may indicate sensitivity but do not definitively predict allergic reactions, emphasizing the importance of supervised food challenges.
- Originating from Australia’s ADAPT Peanut Oral Immunotherapy Program, the research aims to help identify children who can tolerate peanuts, potentially reducing unnecessary dietary restrictions and anxiety for families.
