Children introduced to peanut products during infancy and regularly fed with them till the age of five are at a reduced risk of developing peanut allergy in their adolescence, a study revealed.
Peanut allergy is one of the most prevalent allergies, affecting about 2% of the U.S. population. Those with a peanut allergy can experience symptoms ranging from mild to severe, potentially life-threatening reactions known as anaphylaxis. The patients typically develop allergy in childhood, which often persists for life, although approximately 20% of individuals may eventually outgrow it.
