Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
7-2018
Document Type
Project
Course Number
5330-OL1
Course Name
Nursing
Professor’s Name
Dr. John Chovan, PhD., DNP, RN, CNP, CNS
Keywords
Anaphylaxis, Peanut Allergy, Food Allergy
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
The rise of food allergies directly correlates with the increase in anaphylactic reactions. Food allergies currently affect an estimated 15 million Americans or 4% of children and 1% of adults. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening reaction that is most commonly caused by food allergies. The top 8 allergens in the United States are: peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish. Peanut allergies are on the rise in the United States and are commonly a cause of anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis causes rapid-onset respiratory compromise, skin/mucosal involvement and hypotensive end-organ dysfunction. Symptoms of anaphylaxis are severe and often occur very quickly after exposure to the allergen and may return again in a biphasic reaction one to thirty hours later. For this reason, the relationship between food allergies, peanut in particular, and anaphylaxis will be explored.
Recommended Citation
Schmelzer, Jessica, "The Role of Peanut Allergy in Anaphylaxis" (2018). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 305.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/305