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conclusion is the author's "impression that the increased incidence of peanut or nut allergy is real" and the statement that "there has been a considerable increase in the rate of referrals for food allergy."Even more disturbingly, Hugh A Sampson cites this study in his editorial in support of his conclusion that "the prevalence of peanut and nut allergy is increasing."2While the incidence of nut allergy may indeed be rising, we believe that authors have a respon- sibility not to overstate their case, particularly on issues that are likely to be of interest to the media.Ewan should provide us with the evidence that led her to conclude that nut allergy is becoming common so that we can decide on this important issue, for ourselves and for our patients.