Question 1

i have oral allergy syndrome, is there a way to describe it?

Accepted Answer

OAS: This is a disorder related to cross reactive proteins in the fresh or raw fruit of vegetables you eat. For example, fresh apple causes itch, tingle, and possible swelling in the mouth, but apple pie, apple sauce, apple crumble cause no symptoms. It is because you have seasonal pollen allergies. Think where the fruit or veggie grows and it can give you a clue to what pollens you are allergic to.

Question 2

what's the difference between a food allergy and "oral allergy syndrome"?

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Type of food allergy: Oral allergy syndrome (oas) is a type of food allergy, with symptoms limited to the mouth and throat and prevented by cooking all food.  There are other types of food allergy, some of which cause gastrointestinal (stomach/bowel) problems such as diarrhea or pain, or a rash, or watery eyes/nose, or even swelling of the throat and/or other life-threatening problems like very low blood pressure.

Question 3

do over-the-counter allergy medicines work for oral allergy syndrome if you take a pill before eating?

Accepted Answer

No: The only thing that works for oas is allergy shots to reduce your sensitivity. I don't know exactly why that is, but i've never met a single patient who had found any medication that prevented oas symptoms.

Question 4

i have oas(oral allergy syndrome) and i am also a pescetarian, i was wondering what kind of fruit i can eat?

Accepted Answer

Oral allergy: You can pre treat with an antihistamine before ingesting fruit or you can get allergy shots for tree pollen that with time tame your reactions to fruits, see an allergist for best advice.

Question 5

oral allergy syndrome is what?

Accepted Answer

OAS: This is a disorder related to cross reactive proteins in the fresh or raw fruit of vegetables you eat. For example, fresh apple causes itch, tingle, and possible swelling in the mouth, but apple pie, apple sauce, apple crumble cause no symptoms. It is because you have seasonal pollen allergies. Think where the fruit or veggie grows and it can give you a clue to what pollens you are allergic to.

Question 6

is oral allergy syndrome dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Orl allergy syndrome: Usually, patients with oral allergy syndrome  have itchy  symptoms locally of the lips, tongue and sometimes the throat, and it is not dangerous. When the symptoms are more severe and cause hoarseness or real airway obstruction, we tend to call it anaphylaxis. Severity affects the description and the two conditions can overlap. Anaphylaxis is a broader term & includes many causes and sx patterns.

Question 7

fill me in on oral allergy syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Fresh food allergy: Oral allergy syndrome is due to allergy to allergens in fresh fruit and vegetables. In most cases skin testing will be positive only when testing with fresh food, not with cooked foods or medical extracts. Symptoms are usually limited to itchy mouth and throat, rarely progressing to more severe reactions. Some  reactions are due to crossreactivity between pollen such as ragweed and cantaloupe.

Question 8

how do i know if i have oral allergy syndrome?

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Oral allergy: Your mouth or tongue or lips will itch and may swell.

Question 9

how do you treat someone who has oral allergy syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Oral allergy synd Rx: Usually the reactions are to fruits, and they are local in nature. Many of my patients with this problem do not require specific treatment, because the symptoms are mild. Sometimes if they want to eat the fruit, they pre-medicate themselves with antihistamines. If the reactions are really bothersome or dangerous, with throat closing, the food should be avoided as best possible, and epi pen carried.

Question 10

what causes the development of an oral allergy syndrome?

Accepted Answer

OAS: This is a disorder related to cross reactive proteins in the fresh or raw fruit of vegetables you eat. For example, fresh apple causes itch, tingle, and possible swelling in the mouth, but apple pie, apple sauce, apple crumble cause no symptoms. It is because you have seasonal pollen allergies. Think where the fruit or veggie grows and it can give you a clue to what pollens you are allergic to.

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Oral allergy syndrome is what?

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