Jul
28
DuPage Medical Group’s Asthma & Allergy Hosted Peanut-Free Day at Kane County Cougars
Filed Under DuPage Medical Group News
July 16 was Peanut-Free Day at the Kane County Cougar game. This day was in recognition of those who have allergies and sensitivities to peanuts. Peanut Allergy is the most prevalent food allergy in the United States. It affects the immune system in which the body suffers from a range of symptoms after exposure to some of the proteins in peanuts. Some reactions are mild for instance: hives or itching, but any reaction may progress to a life threatening emergency at any time. Peanut allergy is distinct and different from tree nut allergy. A peanut is a member of the legume family whereas tree nuts are a member of their own family. While the symptoms and signs may be the same, a person with a peanut allergy might not have a tree nut allergy.
Hundreds of patients were eager to hear about the new advances in the treatment of allergies. Current peanut allergy patients were reinstructed on the use of their Epi-pens and given pouches to carry them in. Informational handouts were given as well.
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