Peanut-Free Diet: Clinical Management of Anaphylaxis and Allergy Prevention
1. Introduction A peanut-free diet is a strict, medically necessitated nutritional regimen required for individuals diagnosed with an Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated peanut allergy. Unlike dietary intolerances that result in localized gastrointestinal discomfort, a peanut allergy represents a profound hypersensitivity of the immune system. For these individuals, the ingestion of even microscopic amounts of peanut protein … Read more