As per statistics, almost 0.6% of the world population is susceptible to peanut allergy. This is different from other nut allergies. Apart from other dietary repercussions, studies show that it can lead to death. The reactionary time of allergy caused by peanuts is rapid and can quickly lead to a situation of anaphylaxis. Some of the major and frequent symptoms of this allergy are sneezing, heart burn, skin rashes, paleness, feeling warm, vomiting, asthma attacks, swelling of facial parts, and pain in abdomen. The anaphylaxis shock can lead to an increase in the allergic reaction, which leads to swelling, collapse, heart failure and ultimately death or coma.

Those who have seen the movie ‘The Game Plan’, starring Dwayne Johnson, will recall a scene when the protagonist’s daughter eats peanut and has to be rushed to hospital. That is what happens to a person having peanut reaction! In medical language, it is an “abnormal reaction” to the proteins present in the nuts wherein the body acknowledges it as an immunological threat and produces histamines, a chemical, to fight the peanuts. In comparison to adults, young children are more vulnerable to peanut allergy.

Unfortunately, science has not been able to discover peanut allergy cure till date. The basic precaution one can take is to absolutely avoid intake of raw peanut and its various processed items. Carefully check the contents of processed foods for any peanut content. One has to be especially careful with children since one cannot take chances seeing the severity or life threatening consequences. Doctors usually recommend use of epinephrine injection to control the reaction of blood vessels and relax the muscles. People with peanut allergy usually carry injection kits for emergencies. For some of us, peanut are too tempting. If you have read the above carefully, stay away from peanut if you exhibit symptoms of peanut allergy.

Allergies are quite a common thing that most people suffer from all over the world. There are different types of allergies like food allergy, mustard allergy, yeast allergy etc. These allergies are nothing but hypersensitive reactions. Hypersensitivity reactions are caused when the immune system of the body overreacts to a substance.

The main causative agent in this allergy is the venom injected by the insect. In a normal person the venom does not show much effect. A normal person experiences some mild irritation of the skin, itchiness etc. In people sufferings from sting-allergy the consequences are worse and such people have a tough time dealing with it.

The symptoms of the this allergy in a normal person are less severe and include mild skin irritations in the form of bumps, rashes and swelling. In case of individuals who are sensitive to the bee sting, it will bring about a condition called anaphylaxis. This condition can be fatal as it affects multiple organs and make cause anaphylactic shock. The cause of death in the bee-sting-allergy is mainly due to the anaphylactic shock and anaphylaxis itself.

The other symptoms include loss of consciousness, confusion, dizziness, lowered blood pressure and unusually high pulse. If a person is suffering from these symptoms it is mandatory to take medical help as soon as possible. The main problem of anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock is that more the treatment is delayed more are the chances of fatality. Hence it is most important to seek medical help as fast as possible. Anaphylactic shocks and anaphylaxis are best handled and treated by medical professionals.

The only way to avoid having any allergy is to avoid the allergy causing substance. In the case of bee sting allergy, individuals suffering from this allergy are advised to keep away from places where they could be stung. While trekking or hiking it is advised that the allergic individuals be on a lookout for hives and nests of stinging insects. There are a number of ointments available in the market that helps in reducing the skin irritation caused by the bee-sting allergy.