Tree nut allergies trigger immune reactions to nuts like almonds, walnuts, and cashews, causing symptoms from mild hives to severe anaphylaxis, requiring strict avoidance.

Sometimes, trees drop their nuts before they are fully matured. Causes for this include weather conditions, poor pollination, insects, and disease.

Tree nut allergies can be life-threatening. That’s why it’s so important to have a definitive diagnosis from an allergist. To diagnose your allergies, your allergist may conduct a skin prick test.

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