What are the symptoms of tree nut allergy?
In general terms, the symptoms that a person suffering from a tree nut allergy would suffer from are broadly similar to those caused by an allergic reaction to peanuts. That is, a person who suffers a tree nut allergy who accidentally consumes a foodstuff that is made with or contains tree nut residues can suffer: • A rash on the body; red, itchy skin; hives and sometimes a flushed face; • Swelling around the eyes; also of the lips, face, tongue and throat; • They have trouble speaking, swallowing and/or breathing; • Diarrhea, stomach cramps and vomiting; • Distress, faintness, anxiety or panic attacks; • A loss of blood pressure, accelerated heart beat and eventual loss of consciousness. From this list, it can probably be correctly surmised that the allergic reaction to the consumption of tree nut based products by someone who suffers from a tree nut allergy can be every bit as distressing and severe as a reaction to peanuts. So much so that, in fact, a tree nut allergy can lead to an
