May 2003
From Canadian Medical Association Journal
Concerns over peanut allergy Although about 30% of people believe that they have a food allergy, the actual figure is much lower. However, for those who are allergic, the result can range from discomfort to death.In this issue of CMAJ, Saleh Al-Muhsen and colleagues provide a comprehensive review of the prevalence of peanut allergy, which causes the largest number of severe reactions, presents early in life and rarely resolves. The authors discuss the natural history, characteristics and clinical care of patients with peanut allergy. While new therapies are on the horizon, Al-Muhsen and colleagues state vigilance and the availability of self-injectable epinephrine remain the cornerstones of peanut allergy management. p. 1279 Peanut allergy: an overview
� R. Kagen, S. Al-Muhsen et al
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