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Will my fruit allergies get better or worse as i age?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Unchanged: While many food allergies will resolve for children, it is less likely for adult food allergies to resolve. Fruit allergies don't necessarily get worse or better. However, allergic reactions are less likely in the elderly. Many fruit allergies cause mouth or palate itching, called pollen food syndrome, that is related to cross reactive proteins in pollen and food. These are mild usually.

Answered 2/16/2013

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