| ■ Deadly peanut allergies showing up at much earlier ages: study | 2007.12.10 |
| CHICAGO (AFP) - Potentially deadly peanut allergies are showing up at much younger ages as parents introduce their children to the food much earlier than a decade ago, a study released Monday has found. The authors said the trend was troubling, particularly given that peanut allergies in children have doubled in the same period. They recommended that parents should delay introducing their children to peanuts and other potential allergens. "When kids are older, it can be easier to manage bad reactions," said lead author Todd Green, a professor of pediatrics at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. "They can tell you right away if their mouths feel funny. For that reason alone, it's worth delaying exposing your child to a peanut product, especially if a child is at high risk." |