To most people, peanuts and tree nuts seem like the same category of risk. But for the millions managing food allergies every day, the differences between these two allergy types can shape everything from what gets tested to how reactions are treated. Peanuts are legumes, botanically closer to beans and lentils than to almonds or cashews. Tree nuts grow on trees and trigger their own distinct immune responses. Understanding these distinctions matters for accurate diagnosis, smarter daily management, and knowing whether desensitization therapy may be an option. At NY Food Allergy & Wellness, Dr. Atul Shah helps patients move beyond labels and build a clear, personalized picture of their true allergy risk.

What are 10 common food allergies? This guide explains peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, wheat, soy, sesame, fish, shellfish, and seed allergies, plus the symptoms, testing limits, emergency planning, and individualized treatment options patients may discuss with Dr. Atul Shah and NYFA.