"Research studies (including aircraft simulations) show no evidence to support airborne transmission of nut allergens as a ...

Nut bans on flights may give passengers with allergies a false sense of security, the authors say in the BMJ journal Archives ...

By Carissa WongThere is no strong evidence that people with peanut allergies are at risk of a severe reaction from others ...

Folks with peanut allergies don't have to worry that someone might be munching on the nuts during an airline flight, ...

Common allergy symptoms include hives, rashes, nausea and other gastrointestinal problems. However, in severe cases, wheat exposure in those affected can result in anaphylaxis, a potentially ...

THE idea that nut dust can become airborne and trigger deadly allergic reactions on planes has today been questioned by ...

There is no evidence for the commonly held belief that nut allergens can be spread through aircraft ventilation systems, say ...

In examining studies of airborne food allergens, the authors say that allergen residues on surfaces inside the cabin pose the ...

Around 20 percent of these are food allergies, one of the most common of which is an allergy to nuts. Common allergy symptoms include hives, rashes, nausea and other gastrointestinal problems.

Food allergies are not rare – a recent report from the UK Food Standards Agency found that 6 percent of adults have a food ...

Asking aeroplane passengers not to eat nuts is unlikely to prevent an allergic reaction mid-flight - but cleaning their seat with a wet wipe could, allergy specialists say in a review of the ...

Food allergies on airplanes are linked to dietary ingestion, not ventilation. Effective cleaning and clear airline policies ...