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ACAAI Says Children with Asthma Do Not Need to Be Routinely Tested for Peanut Allergy

Kids With Food Allergies 5/19/151:42 PM

The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology disagrees with study findings that are circulating on the news and social media regarding asthma and peanut allergy. The ACAAI says children with asthma do not need to be routinely tested for peanut allergy.

Dr. Matthew Greenhawt, a medical advisor to Kids With Food Allergies, and a spokesperson for the ACAAI, explains why:
http://acaai.org/news/acaai-sa...ested-peanut-allergy

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