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When to seek medical advice

By Mayo Clinic staff

Talk to your doctor if you think you're allergic to peanuts or if you have peanut allergy symptoms. If possible, see your doctor while you have symptoms.

Seek emergency treatment for a severe reaction. If you or your child is having an allergic reaction, you should use an epinephrine autoinjector (EpiPen, Twinject) immediately and seek emergency treatment if signs and symptoms include:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Tightness in the throat
  • Feeling lightheaded or dizzy
  • Loss of consciousness

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April 26, 2008

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