But scientists now believe they may be on the way towards finding a possible cure for the condition.
The NHS is backing trials at Cambridge University which involve giving allergy sufferers tiny amounts of peanuts.
It is hoped this will enable children to build up a tolerance towards the food, which could give doctors a way of treating peanut allergies.
Dr Andrew Clarke, one of the researchers behind the upcoming trials, said this is going to be the largest test of its kind.
'It should give us a definitive idea of whether the approach works and whether it's safe,' he commented.
Dr Clarke added that the lives of those who took part in preliminary studies have been transformed, as they can now buy food and eat out without worrying about suffering an adverse reaction.
According to Peanut Allergy UK, the condition currently affects 1.8 per cent of youngsters who are starting school.
The NHS is backing trials at Cambridge University which involve giving allergy sufferers tiny amounts of peanuts.
It is hoped this will enable children to build up a tolerance towards the food, which could give doctors a way of treating peanut allergies.
Dr Andrew Clarke, one of the researchers behind the upcoming trials, said this is going to be the largest test of its kind.
'It should give us a definitive idea of whether the approach works and whether it's safe,' he commented.
Dr Clarke added that the lives of those who took part in preliminary studies have been transformed, as they can now buy food and eat out without worrying about suffering an adverse reaction.
According to Peanut Allergy UK, the condition currently affects 1.8 per cent of youngsters who are starting school.
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