Question 1

is it possible for me to be very allergic to passion fruit?

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Possbible: Anyone can be allergic to any food. The most common food allergies are egg, milk, wheat, soy, peanuts, treenuts, and shellfish/fish. If one suspects a food allergy then proper evaluation needs to be performed.

Question 2

how do i know if i have tropical tea bags which contain passion fruit, could i have a severe allergic reaction to these tea bags if i consume the tea?

Accepted Answer

Read labels: For any food allergy, it is imperative to read ingredient labels to identify if the specific food allergen is present.  The U.S. Food labeling law does not require passion fruit to be included, but check anyway. Typically there is a contact number at the company to call.   If a person is not sure, they should avoid that particular product.  An allergic reaction could occur if highly allergic.

Question 3

is quince an allergic fruit?

Accepted Answer

Quince: (AKA Cydonia oblonga) has been known to cause allergic reaction.

Question 4

why might i only be allergic to fresh fruit?

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Oral allergy: This is called oral allergy syndrome. It is an oral reaction in the mouth and throat to fresh fruits that cross reacts with pollen you are allergic to. When you cook or process the fruits, such as in jams and pies, the protein changes shape and your body does not recognize it, so you don't react. Treat your nasal allergies, it will improve your fruit reactions. Start allergy shots.

Question 5

is it possible for a person to be allergic to fruit?

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Yes: People can harbor allergies to many different foods.

Question 6

what can be done to stop being allergic to all fresh fruit?

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Oral allergy: You suffer from an oral allergy syndrome as ou may have sensitivities to tree pollen and spring season allergies, consult a board certified allergist, allergen immunotherapy to the pollen may improve your oral allergy symptoms.

Question 7

is it possible to be allergic to a fruit's seed but not the actual fruit?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some people are allergis to pumpkin seeds but not the pumpkin, the seeds have proteins that one becomes allergic to.

Question 8

what may cause someone to become alergic to fresh fruit, but not frozed or cooked fruit?

Accepted Answer

Pesticides: I wonder if what they are really allergic to is the pesticides that have been used on it.  It could also be the gas that they use to ripen it.  Try organic fruit and see if you get the same reaction.

Question 9

can you tell me what you suggest if i'm allergic to fruit can i take pills make from fruit?

Accepted Answer

Fruit allergy: Generally fresh fruit allergy is from oral allergy, which is limited to the mouth is cross reacts eith pollen allergy to trees and weeds. Pills from fruits are processed and should not cause reactions.

Question 10

what is it called when i am allergic to fresh fruit?

Accepted Answer

OralAllergySyndrome: It is very common in people who also suffer from hayfever or allergic rhinitis. It's also called fruit-pollen syndrome. Peeling your fruit can help reduce the amount of allergy causing proteins. Heating the fruit can help denature them.Even cutting the fruit and letting them sit can help due to oxidation. A small percentage of people can get anaphylaxis and need to carry epipen (epinephrine). Good luck!

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Is it possible to be allergic to a fruit's seed but not the actual fruit?

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What may cause someone to become alergic to fresh fruit, but not frozed or cooked fruit?

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