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

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

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 ...

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

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

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Asking aeroplane passengers not to eat nuts is unlikely to prevent an allergic reaction mid-flight - but cleaning their seat with a wet wipe could, allergy specialists say in a review of the ...