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.
The McGill University-led study by Dr. Moshe Ben-Shoshan's team found that drinking alcohol was linked to more severe reactions in nut allergies. They also raise the possibility that nut-flavoured alcoholic drinks, even those made with artificial flavouring, could still expose people to trace allergens and increase the risk of severe reaction.
"For doctors, spotting patterns could mean faster, life-saving treatment in emergencies. For people with allergies, understanding the role of alcohol and other triggers can help them make safer choices," said lead author Roy Khalaf, a fourth-year medical student in McGill's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Next, the team aims to explore milder reactions outside of emergency care and investigate the connection between nuts and alcohol to improve allergy management.
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