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Allergy to peanuts and tree nuts is the leading cause of fatal and near fatal food-allergic reactions. About 1 percent of the general population is affected by peanut and tree nut allergies, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.CNN) -- Aimee Katz Zipkin, the mother of a 3-year-old girl with a severe peanut allergy, has been too afraid to get on an airplane with her daughter, worried that passengers enjoying the snacks could endanger the child.
Peanut Allergies. The real danger for peanut allergy sufferers is accidental consumption of peanut products, although mild reactions may occur if peanuts come into contact with the skin. Simply smelling peanuts or peanut butter cannot cause an allergic reaction. In one controlled study, 30 children with a significant peanut allergy were exposed to peanut butter by either smelling it for one minute or actually pressing the peanut butter onto the skin for one minute.