Transcript: Analysis: Studies predict odds of outgrowing nut allergies

STEVE INSKEEP
Morning Edition (NPR)
12-02-2005
Analysis: Studies predict odds of outgrowing nut allergies

Host: STEVE INSKEEP
Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon

STEVE INSKEEP, host:

You know, a lot of kids who grew up with allergies to peanuts, walnuts and pecans are learning they can now eat those foods. Results from the most recent nut allergy studies are helping doctors predict which kids have the best odds of beating common food allergies. NPR's Allison Aubrey reports.

ALLISON AUBREY reporting:

Back in the mid-1990s, concern over nut allergies spiked. Airlines were sued over serving peanuts, and schools declared nut-free lunch tables. Mother Lisa Fitzhugh didn't think much of the fuss until ...

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