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Stomach acid will destroy the raw food allergens so the symptoms usually stop when you swallow the food. The allergy rarely progresses to a systemic reaction. Cooking the food will also destroy the allergen protein so canned and cooked fruits or vegetables rarely cause symptoms.
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Learn More »Oral Allergy Syndrome is a form of food allergy in which raw or uncooked fruits and vegetables induce itching of the mouth and throat. It is probably the most common form of food allergy, perhaps accounting for as much as 50% to 60% of all “true allergy” caused by food. It is sometimes called Pollen-Food Allergy Syndrome as the allergy to the food is a result of strong allergy to certain pollens. True allergy implies that the allergic reaction involves a part of the immune system called Immunoglobulin E (Ig E). IgE is the antibody that induces or mediates the food related symptoms. There are other food related syndromes, some of which involve physiologic symptoms and some of which are based on other aspects of the immune system. However, only a true food allergy involves the IgE mechanism. An example of a physiologic food problem would be the adverse reaction some people have to milk sugar (lactose). Some people cannot metabolize lactose properly due to a deficiency in the production of the enzyme lactase. The sugar therefore sits in the bowel and eventually causes cramps and diarrhea. This form of food related adverse reaction is called a food sensitivity or intolerance. An example of a food related syndrome that is immunologically mediated, but is not an allergy, could be Celiac disease. In this problem antibodies made from immunoglobulin IgA or IgG against the protein gluten cause gastrointestinal symptoms. Although involving the immune system, this syndrome does not involve IgE and is not a true food allergy. True allergy, involving IgE, can be systemic or local in nature and presentation. An example of a systemic allergic reaction would be the multiple symptoms that are involved with a severe peanut allergy or perhaps in a bee sting allergy. Systems of the body involved could be respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular. Symptoms might include wheezing, hives, cramps, and low blood pressure. These reactions can be fatal. In Oral Allergy Syndrome, the symptoms are local and typically include itching and tingling of the mouth, throat, and lips. The mouth and throat have a contact induced bumpiness. These symptoms occur with eating raw fruit, raw vegetables, raw spices, and uncooked nuts. Roasted nuts can also induce the symptoms. Oral allergy syndrome only occurs in people who have allergies to pollens. Protein allergens in the raw fruits, vegetables and nuts are similar to and shared by the allergens in the pollens. Your immune system, essentially, acts as if you are eating the pollen. Stomach acid will destroy the raw food allergens so the symptoms usually stop when you swallow the food. The allergy rarely progresses to a systemic reaction. Cooking the food will also destroy the allergen protein so canned and cooked fruits or vegetables rarely cause symptoms. So while raw apples often are associated with oral allergy syndrome, apple pie and applesauce almost never cause symptoms. Unfortunately, about 5% to 10% of the time oral allergy syndrome symptoms are more complex and could involve more severe symptoms. Peeling and itching of the hands when raw foods are touched can occur. Stomach cramps when raw foods are ingested has occurred. And there are rare reports of progression to actual systemic allergic reactions with throat tightness, wheezing, vomiting, or changes in blood pressure. These types of symptoms will require in depth evaluation by an allergist and perhaps the need to carry epinephrine with you.
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Learn More »The foods and pollens involved in Oral Allergy Syndrome typically fall into several groups as seen in Chart 1:
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