Peanut allergies are a very serious issue which can turn deadly quickly. People with this allergy cannot be around even a trace of peanuts. However, there is now hope for this type of allergy. Researchers have developed a patch that might help with peanut reactions. The patch releases peanut proteins into the skin which build a tolerance. After testing, the patch proves more effective on children than on older people.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/31/health/peanut-allergy-skin-patch/
This is an interesting development in peanut allergies. This can give so many people hope to avoid a potentially deadly reaction to peanuts. I'm sure the parents of small children will be equally excited that this product is in development. Maybe one day peanut allergies can be a thing of the past.
Although I am not actually allergic to anything, as far as I know, I think this is a great idea and I hope this helps anyone with peanut allergies get over it!
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This makes me so happy, especially since I have peanut allergies! I hope this thing follows through for all who are allergic. It sounds like we're one step closer to a more technologically enhanced and innovative world.
ReplyDeleteThis could be a much better long term solution than the epi-pen, but also dangerous for people who have a super high sensitivity to peanuts.
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