On Sep 1, 2:03 pm, Dave <djense...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> For years, my son and I have suffered from problems that have gone
> undiagnosed, but which we always suspected were allergies. Regularly,
> and for no reason that doctors could determine, the throat constricts,
> causing choking problems when eating. My son also has problems with
> his mouth and throat getting itchy and uncomfortable when he eats
> certain foods. While this sure sounds like allergies, no doctor has
> ever been able to explain to me how this occurs only some of the time,
> and not consistently.
>
> Today, I read a press release from the American Academy of Allergy,
> Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) about Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS), which
> may explain a number of mysterious allergy symptoms that show up when
> you eat certain foods. Up to one-third of people with seasonal
> allergies may suffer from this syndrome, which results from a cross-
> reactivity between seasonal airborne pollen proteins (from weeds,
> grass and trees) and similar proteins in some fresh fruits and
> vegetables.
>
> It is the interaction of these proteins that is causing the problem.
>
> Common symptoms of this problem -- also known as "pollen-food
> syndrome" -- include itchiness, tingling or swelling of the mouth,
> tongue and throat immediately after eating fresh fruits, vegetables
> and certain kinds of other foods. In some cases, as in my family,
> severe throat swelling or even a systemic reaction can occur.
>
> People with ragweed pollen allergies might experience symptoms if they
> eat foods such as bananas, cu***bers, melons, zucchini, sunflower
> seeds, chamomile tea and Echinacea. Those who have birch tree pollen
> allergies may experience OAS symptoms if they eat food such as
> peaches, apples, pears, cherries, carrots, hazelnuts, kiwi fruit or
> almonds.
>
> As the AAAAI now recognizes, the best way to eliminate the problem is
> by cooking these foods, which reduces or prevents the allergic
> reaction that results from the protein/protein interaction. This
> organization recommends that you consult an allergist/immunologist if
> you are experiencing any of these typical symptoms of OAS:
>
> - itchy mouth from raw fruits or vegetables;
> - prolonged or severe symptoms of rhinitis;
> - nasal polyps;
> - co-existing conditions such as asthma or recurrent sinusitis;
> - symptoms that interfere with your quality of life and/or ability to
> function, such as choking or difficulty eating;
>
> For my family, we've found medications to be ineffective. Other people
> have had adverse reactions to medications. In both of these cases, the
> AAAAI recommends the immunologist or allergist, especially for
> children with allergic rhinitis. It seems that if you begin a course
> of immunotherapy early enough, this often prevents the development of
> asthma in that child later in life.
>
> Dave
>
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