for sharing your experiences, your support and your willingness to be sensitive to people with food allergies and their families...With luck, we can one day figure out why this is rising and how we can find a cure. And @Heather, I sobbed in the allergist's office, epi-pen in hand. Maria will be tested again this fall -- when she turns 5 -- to see if she's still allergic. It's called a "challenge'' test. About 20% of children outgrow nut allergies. Small percentage, but we have many fingers crossed. Will report back.