Question 1

strawberry and orange allergy? why me?

Accepted Answer

Sensitivity: We do not know why a specific substance, drug or product will cause an allergic reaction in a given person.  It is obviously a sensitivity of their immune system and of course requires exposure to the agent which in your case were strawberries and oranges.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: orange allergy?

Accepted Answer

Food allergy: Allergy to any food, in this case orange will cause symptoms of oral itching, lip or tongue swelling, hives, breathing difficulty and/or throat closure etc. Food allergy is diagnosed with clinical history followed by skin or blood test and that information helps establish the diagnosis and severity of the allergy.

Question 3

is orange allergy to the inside or to the peel?

Accepted Answer

Either or birch tree: Reactions to orange can be either to the peel or the pulp (the fleshy part of the orange). Many people who have only itching in their mouth & throat after eating oranges and other raw fruits and vegetables actually have oral allergy syndrome. Oas is caused by allergy to birch tree pollen and the immune system mistaking fruit proteins for pollen allergens. Which one is your problem?

Question 4

if an orange allergy is to the peel, can you eat oranges if somebody else peels them?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Watch out for blue curacao, a liquer made from the peel of the laraha citrus plant. This citrus plant is closely related to the valencia orange.

Question 5

if you have allergies to different pollens is it likely you'll be allergic to orange pekoe and other types of tea since it's made from plants?

Accepted Answer

No: You should be fine.  There is definitely Food / Pollen  allergic cross reactivity between pollens and certain common fruits as in the "Oral Allergy Syndrome" but this tends not to occur with plants in general.

Question 6

why do i get sick after drinking orange juice? is this an allergy?

Accepted Answer

Not necessary: Allergy to oranges (including juice) can present as itching, hives, wheezing, vomiting, diarrhea and less likely anaphylaxis.  If symptoms are limited to stomach upset only, it may be only a food intolerance possibly related to the acidity.  If a person can tolerate a small amount, but GI symptoms with larger amounts, this supports an intolerance.  Either way, if it bothers a person, avoid.

Question 7

sudden orange and lemon allergy? would i react to grapefruit and lime also?

Accepted Answer

Likely: If you are having trouble with citrus fruits, there most likely will be a cross reaction amongst all of them.

Question 8

whenever i give my baby oranges he gets a butt rash. could it be an allergy or just a coincidence?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, maybe not...: The rash could be a sign of allergy, but a confined rash to just the diaper area is actually very unusual for an allergy. Much more likely it is a local skin sensitivity to change in stool contents/consistency/pH when child eats oranges, and then this change in his poop irritates his butt. Try protective diaper ointment with zinc oxide next time you are going to eat oranges and see if it helps.

Question 9

im allergic to mold. this morning, i threw away a bag of forgotten oranges and there was a small cloud of mold spores that went in the air. i am now coughing quite a bit. can i take more than 1 allergy pill in a day? i take one regularly at night?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamine : Take Benadryl as directed every 6 hours,avoid driving and open windows.  There may be some additional sources of mold in your house. Clean thoroughly and watch for signs of distress. If these occur, please see urgent care or the ED.

Question 10

whenever i give my baby oranges he gets a butt rash. i read it could be a food allergy. could it be or just a coincidence?

Accepted Answer

Food allergy: certainly possible, I would avoid oranges until child is older.

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If you have allergies to different pollens is it likely you'll be allergic to orange pekoe and other types of tea since it's made from plants?

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Why do i get sick after drinking orange juice? is this an allergy?

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Sudden orange and lemon allergy? would i react to grapefruit and lime also?

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Whenever i give my baby oranges he gets a butt rash. could it be an allergy or just a coincidence?

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Im allergic to mold. this morning, i threw away a bag of forgotten oranges and there was a small cloud of mold spores that went in the air. i am now coughing quite a bit. can i take more than 1 allergy pill in a day? i take one regularly at night?

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Whenever i give my baby oranges he gets a butt rash. i read it could be a food allergy. could it be or just a coincidence?

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