Study links alcohol consumption to more severe nut allergy reaction

Findings of a new study into severe allergic reactions offer a sobering warning to people allergic to tree nuts and, more broadly, could lead to quicker diagnoses in emergency care for people with all anaphylactic allergies. More broadly, the study found patterns between the triggers and symptoms of anaphylaxis, an allergic reaction that can be fatal within minutes if untreated. Food was found to be the most common trigger, responsible for over half of cases.

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