Air travel can be a nerve-wracking experience for passengers with severe nut allergies.
A widely speculated fear about flying may not have much scientific backing to it.
All in all, the evidence points to little potential harm from airborne nuts, the researchers say.
There are several reasons why airborne nut allergies aren’t a serious concern on planes, the authors of a new paper argue—including how the ventilation system on a plane typically works.© Sol de Zuasnabar Brebbia via Getty
Announcements requesting nut bans are not therefore supported, and may install a false sense of security.
The pairs findings are in line with other expert advice.
Thats not to say peanuts or other allergic foods cant be a danger on flights.
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