[metmom]

Aren’t there therapies that can lessen severe allergies by exposing patients to microscopic amounts of the substance over time? While she still wouldn’t be able to eat a peanut, I think there are treatments that could get her to where a stray particle wouldn’t kill her. Anyone know?

Yes, there are clinical trials being run at various medical centers in the country. IIRC, Mt. Sinai in NYC is one of them.

Apparently, they have been reasonably successful. Not all cases all the time, but it is something the parents should be checking out.

In the meantime, do the kid a favor and homeschool her.

[FelixFelicis]

Interesting. I’m also in the NYC metro area and thought I’d heard of this but couldn’t remember the specifics. Thanks for the info.