How to Live with a Nut Allergy: Everything You Need to Know If You Are Allergic to Peanuts or Tree Nuts

by Carol Kennedy and Chad Oh

Book Overview

An indispensable guide to dealing with this potentially deadly allergy

Nuts and nut oils are found in countless foods and topical ointments/creams. They ar

e also the leading cause of fatal and near-fatal food allergy reactions. Unfortunately, nut allergies are not as rare as they were once thought to be. According to U.S. and British studies, their prevalence has doubled over the last decade alone.

Co-written by a leading expert...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071430024
• ISBN13: 9780071430029
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Life-saving information

When my daughter was diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening peanut allergy, I was in a state of panic. This book, recommended by a relative, spells out clearly and thoroughly steps which can, and in some instances must, be taken to live with a peanut or tree nut allergy. From suggestions for reading labels at the grocery to tips for dining out and taking precautions while traveling, this book has helped me to feel well-informed and prepared to help my daughter live a safe and full life with her newly diagnosed allergies.

Informative yet not overwhelming

As the parent of a newly-diagnosed peanut-allegic child, I've bought and read many books on allergies in the last few months. This is my favorite. It contains practical information and tips for dealing with a nut or peanut allergy. It is easy-to-read and includes real-life ideas for staying safe with a nut allergy, as well as being realistic that there are some limitations to places nut-allergic people can safely go. Even after reading several other books, there were a few new tidbits here. I wish I had read this book first.

Informative ans easy to read

This book is clearly laid out with with all the basic information you will need to deal with a nut allergy. It would be useful for some one who is allergic to ALL nuts rather that just peanuts. It lists the many different types of nut and many not so obvious places you will find hidden nuts. Help is provided for the minefield of reading food labels. There is a good chapter on the use of medication in the event of an allergic reaction, and how to store and use your medication which is a useful reference to have should you ever need to explain this to anyone; such as a teacher or babysitter. My favorite chapter was on sending a nut allergic child to school. The authors give clear solid advice on what you will need to say and do to help make the school/daycare/preschool environment as safe as possible for your child. If you are starting off on a journey to learn more about nut allergy and how it will affect your life this book will help you.