Oral allergy syndrome or pollen food allergy syndrome is the allergy caused in the mouth and throat due to consuming fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts containing the potential allergen. This is widely prevalent among people who are allergic to pollens. Symptoms include itching of the throat and mouth, swollen lips, mouth, tongue, and throat. Upon swallowing or spitting out the food, symptoms subside. Cooked foods do not cause such a reaction.
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Can antihistamines help alleviate seasonal fruit allergies?
Query: Hello doctor, My 13-year-old daughter has had seasonal allergies since the age of eight. Two years ago, she had a mild allergic reaction after eating raw apples, which we were told was oral allergy syndrome. She has recently had mild reactions to cherries, oranges, and snap peas. A few days ago, she... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you describe the symptoms of allergy in detail and also the severity? Does she have breathing difficulty, puffiness of the face, swelling over the body, or a gastric discomfort like flatulence? Did she get any blood test done before like IgE or any antibody test?... Read Full »
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