Oral Allergy Syndrome
Oral Allergy Syndrome
- Some patients can get an itchy mouth after eating fruits such as apples, peaches, pears, plums, celery, melons, or bananas.
- This is seen in patients with allergic rhinitis or seasonal allergies and occurs because of cross reactive proteins between fruits/vegetables and tree pollens.
- Many times heating the fruit or vegetable at high temperature denatures the protein that cross reacts and reduces symptoms of oral allergy syndrome.
- Schedule an appointment today to be evaluated for an itchy mouth or throat after eating fruits and vegetables.