Compared to children without peanut or tree nut allergies, kids who have both these allergies may also be more likely to develop an allergy to sesame seeds, a small study suggests.
The researchers linked a history of dual allergic reactions to peanuts and tree nuts with a 10-fold higher risk of allergy to sesame seeds – the tiny seeds that are commonly found in hummus and on hamburger buns.
The researchers also looked for a link between nut allergies and coconut allergies, but they did not find one.
More than 3 million people in the U.S. have an allergy to peanuts, tree nuts or both — the foods also most notorious for triggering severe allergic reactions in children.
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