The Complete Peanut Allergy Handbook (Paperback)

by M.D., Scott H. Sicherer (Author), Terry Malloy (Author) "Most of us are familiar with the many common ways in which people experience an "allergic reaction" or an "allergy" to something..." (more)
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Product Description
Everything You Need to Know to Protect Yourself and Your Child from the Most Deadly Food 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

About the Author
Scott H. Sicherer, M. D., is Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and a researcher in the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute.

Terry Malloy is a health writer and the author of Botox and Liposuction.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (August 2, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425204413
• ISBN-13: 978-0425204412
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #482,805 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK !! , October 5, 2005

By	BIANCA "BEA" (NEW YORK) - See all my reviews

THE BEST BOOK I HAVE READ ON PEANUT ALLERGYS TO DATE

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

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative book, November 2, 2005

By	S. Moore - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Book has no advice on prevention, January 28, 2009

By	B. Gregory "find the cause!" (Columbus Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Once you have the dreaded peanut allergy, this book is pretty good. But wouldn't you rather not get it in the first place? Why is it the cause is unknown? Is our science that clueless?

Food allergies have become a major problem especially among children. Unless you work with children, you may not be aware of the extent of the problem. In the last 5 years there has been an "epidemic" of food allergies among children. It started at the same time the recommended number of vaccinations was substantially increased. It could be a coincidence or not. Vaccines are not regulated the same as food. Manufacturers can have "secret ingredients" not revealed on the package insert. This is protected by trade law. If you enjoy reading patents, you can find out many of the various ingredients used in the culture media and adjuvants. Many, many foods are listed. Peanut oil, sesame oil, wheat germ oil, soy oil, corn oil, walnut oil, almond oil are among the ingredients listed. A small amount of protein from these foods cannot be eliminated from the vaccine. It could be causing the food allergy epidemic. At the very least, physicians cannot advise their allergic patients very wisely if they don't know what is in the vaccine.