Question 1

can date palm cause an allergy?

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Yes.: Most any food can cause an allergy problem in people prone to food allergy.   Date palm can cause a specific allergy to it's fruit and can also cause oral allergy syndrome due to cross reactivity with grass pollen.

Question 2

walnut allergy so can u have reaction to its oil?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If the oil to which you are referring is 100% purified, then all of the protein has been removed and it is generally considered safe.  However, most "food oils" are not 100% pure (the protein is what provides the flavor in food oils) and thus could put you at risk for an allergic reaction.  100% pure oils are often used as industrial lubricants.

Question 3

i have a rice allergy, can i eat items with bran oil?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: If the symptoms of your allergy are anaphylaxis discuss this with your allergist. Depending on your allergic history the answer may be to not take a chance or to try an oral challenge under close medical observation in the hospital or the allergy office. If you tolerate bran oil there you would be able to use it elsewhere.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: castor oil allergy?

Accepted Answer

Rare allergy: Castor oil can produce a variety of reaction such as an allergic contact dermatitis, that is the local reaction in the skin only. The exposure by mouth or inhalation has been reported as producing breathing problems like asthma and anaphylaxis.

Question 5

can you have peanut oil despite having a severe peanut allergy?

Accepted Answer

Usually : Peanut allergy is a sensitivity to the protein found in peanuts--not necessarily the oil. Most fast food restaurants used peanut oil that has none of the allergic proteins. There are some peanut oils (cold pressed or poorly refined) that should be avoided.

Question 6

is oil pulling beneficial for bad allergies? can i oil pull while ttc

Accepted Answer

Never heard of it: What is oil pulling?   I have never heard of this treatment for allergic diseases.   I have a rather open mind and have found no herbal medication doing much for allergies thus far.  Do note that with anything , there is a 30% placebo effect.  See an allergist to make sure you are doing thing that may jeopardize your pregnancy.

Question 7

is refined sesame oil safe for someone with a sesame allergy? does refining remove the allergen?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Most vegetable oil are not allergenic with rare exceptions.  In fact, I had reported a case of sesame seed oil anaphylaxis in the J of Allergy &amp; Clin Immunology over 20 years ago- I believe it was the first time a seed oil was  ever reported to have caused allergic reactions. If you had anaphylaxis to the seed, it would be prudent to be tested to the oil even though the risk is very low.

Question 8

i have a nut allergy. can touching certain dog food containing nuts, or using cosmetics with shea nut oil cause a reaction?

Accepted Answer

Absoluerlu: Any contact no matter what the source or mixture can cause a reaction.

Question 9

is there such a thing as a canola oil  allergy? if so, what are the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Canola is a plant in the family of rapeseed. People can have allergies to these plants leading to similar reactions. Testing for an allergy can be accomplished through an allergist.

Question 10

sunflower allergy --problem with oil?

Accepted Answer

No problem w/ oil: If you are allergic to sunflower seed, you may still eat or cook with the highly purified oil.  The allergy is to the proteins in the sunflower seed.  Highly purified sunflower oil should not contain any significant protein.  However, in very highly sensitive patients with a history of a severe reaction, it may be best to avoid the sunflower oil as well.

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