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I have an allergy to kiwi, i swell inwards, my mouth and my throat etc. i have not eaten kiwi now for 20 years, will the allergy have diminished?

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Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Hard to know: I would not risk it since your response was so severe. You may get allergy doctor to run allergy test on you and see if you still positive for it.

Dr Clay and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/8/2015

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A member asked:

I have an allergy to kiwi, i swell inwards, my mouth and my throat etc. i have not eaten kiwi now for 20 years, will the allergy have diminished?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

Dr Clay and another doctor agreed

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