Asking aeroplane passengers not to eat nuts is unlikely to prevent an allergic reaction mid-flight - but cleaning their seat ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

Civil Aviation Authority review could lead to major changes to flight rules as it finds biggest danger of anaphylaxis comes ...

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

Aircraft nut ban announcements are “unlikely to be effective” and may even give people with nut allergies a false sense of security, experts have said. People with nut allergies should not be ...

Banning nuts on flights does not cut the risk of allergic reactions, scientists say. Research commissioned by the UK’s Civil ...

Filters on commercial flights seem to stop peanut particles from circulating around aircraft, making the risk of a serious ...