Cashew nut allergy is an abnormal immune response to cashews. When a person with this allergy eats cashews, their immune system reacts inappropriately and sends antibodies (usually immunoglobulin E IgE) to fight the cashew proteins, causing allergic symptoms, such as hives, swelling, trouble breathing, wheezing, and, in more serious cases, a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis.
Cashew Allergy falls under the Immunity & Infectious Disease category.
According to this cohort study, oral immunotherapy for cashew allergy may have a more favorable risk-to-benefit ratio than avoidance of exposure, especially if the risk of accidental exposure is considered.
