New Scientist on MSN3d
Risk of peanut allergies from air on planes has been overblown
Filters on commercial flights seem to stop peanut particles from circulating around aircraft, making the risk of a serious ...
The surprising reason you’re safer from allergic reactions in-flight than on the ground
In examining studies of airborne food allergens, the authors say that allergen residues on surfaces inside the cabin pose the ...
From pollen to peanuts: Exploring the science of allergies
Naga Munchetty has been speaking to Dr Chris Smith and allergy specialist Dr Pamela Ewan to investigate the science of ...
essanews.com on MSN2d
Flying with allergies: Are peanut fears overblown?
We have reported several times on situations where passengers with severe allergies requested that peanuts not be served ...
Peanut Panic on Planes Is Overblown, Researchers Say
In a new review of the evidence, scientists have found little evidence to support the fear that peanut and tree nut allergens ...
Nut allergies ‘aren’t triggered by airborne particles on planes’ -there’s a greater danger, scientists warn
THE idea that nut dust can become airborne and trigger deadly allergic reactions on planes has today been questioned by ...
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Nut Allergens Not Transmitted Through Air On Planes, Finds Review Of 40 Years Of Data
Peanut and tree nut allergies are the most common ... are suddenly released. The result can be swelling of the airways or tongue, breathing difficulties, and loss of consciousness.
New Scientist on MSN4d
Risk of nut allergies from air on planes has been overblown
By Carissa WongThere is no strong evidence that people with peanut allergies are at risk of a severe reaction from others ...
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Nut allergies ‘aren’t triggered by airborne particles on planes’ -there’s a greater danger, scientists warn
Characterised swelling in the throat and upper airways ... already requires airlines to allow passengers with nut allergies to do this. Prof Turner: “The one thing people must do to protect ...
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Risk of peanut allergies from air on planes has been overblown
There is no strong evidence that people with peanut allergies are at risk of a severe ... which can lead to swelling of the throat, dizziness and more serious breathing difficulties.