In a major test with youngsters ages 1 to 3, the patch helped those who couldn’t tolerate even a fraction of a peanut.
By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer
There is no cure. The only treatment is for children 4 and older who can consume a special peanut powder to protect against a severe reaction., aims to deliver that kind of treatment through the skin instead. In a major test with youngsters ages 1 to 3, it helped those who couldn’t tolerate even a small fraction of a peanut to eventually safely eat a few, researchers reported Wednesday.
About 2% of U.S. children are allergic to peanuts, some so severely than even a tiny amount can cause a life-threatening reaction. Their immune system overreacts to peanut-containing foods, triggering an inflammatory cascade that causes hives, wheezing or worse. Some youngsters outgrow the allergy but most must avoid peanuts for life and carry rescue medicine to stave off a severe reaction if they accidentally ingest some.
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