What is oral allergy syndrome?
Oral allergy syndrome is an allergic reaction to certain foods, such as fruits, vegetables, or nuts.
The diagnosis is likely if you have a history of allergies to plants, grasses, or other pollens.
To avoid a reaction, avoid eating the foods that cause allergic irritation in your body.
The following symptoms are characteristic of oral allergy syndrome:
- Itching, mild swelling, tingling sensation of the lips, tongue, or throat;
- Pimple-like bumps on the mouth.
Less common symptoms are:
- Nausea;
- Itchy, red, swollen skin;
- Allergic rash;
Very rarely, difficulty breathing and other severe reactions.
Oral allergy syndrome is caused by fruits, vegetables, and nuts. This food contains a protein that is very similar to the pollen protein, so the body reacts.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23996-oral-allergy-syndrome#symptoms-and-causes
