How to Control Peanut Allergy in Children

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Yesterday morning my 19 month old son ate some reeses puffs cereal and on the way to daycare started to break out in hives and had a hard time breathing. It was the scariest thing i had ever had to deal with. I took him right to the doctor to find out he was allergic to peanuts and can eat them, touch them or even smell them. Its going to be a hard path down the road. I am so happy my son is okay.

Heather of OH 10:59AM September 14, 2010

how do you get your child into the study?

Jenna Adams of VA 12:06PM August 27, 2009

This is encouraging news and should not go on without the strict supervision of a Doctor. Food Allergies are a medical condition and can be life threatening.
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B Nelson of GA 6:20PM August 10, 2009

Damn, that sound's so easy if you think about it.

Albert-Player of AL 1:08PM July 13, 2009

Three weeks ago my 6 year old grand-daugther had some ice cream topped with MM's they were not marked as peanuts. We have all been very careful because she is allergic. After two bite she had a severe reaction...which led to an amublence ride to hostipal. She was fine after treatment and was eating OK. However, last week she began to fear eating any food. Even her favorties at home. She is a happy and strong child. Her reaction is quite strong with tears and saying that she might die. Anyone have similar reactions or suggestions.

concerned grandmother of CA 9:12PM June 17, 2009

Three weeks ago my 6 year old grand-daugther had some ice cream topped with MM's they were not marked as peanuts. We have all been very careful because she is allergic. After two bite she had a severe reaction...which led to an amublence ride to hostipal. She was fine after treatment and was eating OK. However, last week she began to fear eating any food. Even her favorties at home. She is a happy and strong child. Her reaction is quite strong with tears and saying that she might die. Anyone have similar reactions or suggestions.

concerned grandmother of CA 9:12PM June 17, 2009

That is some great news! My daughter wasnt even a year old when we found out she was allergic and it is SO hard to guard her against it. I hate to tell my daughter that she cannot have something that she sees other kids with...but shes almost three and knows to say "no peanuts". shes doesnt know exactly what it means other than if she eats it so goes to the hospital and gets a shot which makes it hard. But it is what you have to do to save your child. I hope that this theory proves true and effective so that many other parents like myself may have a little less stress and worry....

Meka of OH 12:23PM March 20, 2009

Speaking as a parent of a child with life threatening peanut allergy this is indeed VERY exciting news. This is a very promising treatment that appears to have the potential to be life saving treatment for many but there are still many questions to be answered and much work to be done. Also this particular treatment will not be an option for all peanut allergy patients. So work needs to continue on other possible treatments currently undergoing study.
I am thankful to Dr Burk and his colleges as well as the families that are willing to be on the cutting edge of this battle. I hope the work continues to show promise and progress.

Tabitha of TX 3:02PM March 18, 2009

This is great news. My toddler is allergic to peanuts, eggs, penicillin, motrin.... you name it. We keep epi-pens every where, at the day care, in the car. I have learned how to read labels and stay away from certain foods. I cannot wait until she is able to talk so that she can say no to certain foods. Until then, we educate family members and child care provider, she wears a medi-bracelet and has some clothings that warn about food and medicine allergies.

Connie Pierre-Antoine of FL 4:06PM March 17, 2009