New research points to a potential wrinkle in a promising treatment for severe peanut allergies: Reactions can return if the treatments stop.
Giving Your Kid Tiny Amounts of Peanuts Won't Erase Their Allergies
A promising treatment based on exposing children to small amounts of peanuts helps treat allergic symptoms, but doesn't cure them entirely.
By Leslie Nemo
Oct 30, 2019 12:00 AMNov 19, 2019 3:50 PM
Exposing children to small amounts of peanuts helps treat the symptoms of allergic reactions, but doesn't cure them. (Credit: PR Image Factory/Shutterstock)
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