10 Most Common Allergies in Adults | ActiveBeat | Your Daily Dose ...

By: Anna Fleet on Friday, February 15th, 2013 @ 3:40 pm?

Last year, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) noted that 20-percent of Americans suffer from allergies, or the abnormal reaction of the body?s immune system to an allergen, ranging from mild (i.e., hives or itchy skin) to severe (i.e., death).

Given that a fifth of the American population suffers from one form of allergy or another, it?s important to know what the most common allergens are in the U.S?

1. Nuts

Even though we?re most sensitive about nut exposure in schools and around our children, peanut allergies make up 3.3 million allergy cases in the U.S. Plus, reactions to peanut allergies are typically the most severe, resulting in the highest rates of anaphylactic shock compared to other types of allergies. So beware of seemingly nut-free foods and beauty products?moisturizer (which often uses peanut oil) and chili and stews (which often add peanut butter as a thickener).

Source: http://www.activebeat.com/your-health/women/10-most-common-allergies-in-adults/

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