Nearly 2, 000, 000 children are allergic(过敏的)to peanuts. That's in the United States alone. Lily is one of them. She is 13 years old. For children like Lily, even a little bit of peanut can be dangerous. "I have to be careful for life, "Lily said.
Help could be on the way. People are working on a new treatment(疗法). It could help children with peanut allergies. Children can be given a tiny bit of peanut powder(花生粉). For most children, this will not cause a bad reaction(反应). Then more powder is added. This is done a little at a time. Then children can have peanuts little by little.
The treatment isn't a cure for children with allergies. But doctors hope it will help children avoid a bad reaction. "It gives peace of mind(内心的平静)to children and parents, "says Sayantani Sindher. She is a researcher. She worked on the treatment. "It helps them have a better feeling of life, "she says.
WARNING(警告):Don't try this treatment at home. It must be done under a doctor's care.