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My allergy to fresh fruits and veggies has a name!! Luckily I just have itchy of the mouth/throat. Nothing else.
OAS! Oral Allergy Syndrome
wow! Who knew!
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What are the Associations Between Foods and Pollens?
The following fruit-pollen associations have been shown in people with OAS. People with allergy to these pollens often experience symptoms of OAS if the fresh fruit or vegetable is eaten:
* Birch (tree): potatoes, carrots, cherries, celery, apples, pears, plums, peaches, parsnip, kiwi, hazelnuts and apricots.
* Mugwort (weed): celery, carrots, various spices.
I am allergic to ragweed during Allergy season!
this is so cool...im glad I'm not crazy!
OAS! Oral Allergy Syndrome
wow! Who knew!
Link 1
More Info
What are the Associations Between Foods and Pollens?
The following fruit-pollen associations have been shown in people with OAS. People with allergy to these pollens often experience symptoms of OAS if the fresh fruit or vegetable is eaten:
* Birch (tree): potatoes, carrots, cherries, celery, apples, pears, plums, peaches, parsnip, kiwi, hazelnuts and apricots.
* Mugwort (weed): celery, carrots, various spices.
I am allergic to ragweed during Allergy season!
this is so cool...im glad I'm not crazy!