Oral Allergy Syndrome: 6 Ways to Avoid an Itchy, Tingling Mouth

It's not unusual for a person with seasonal allergies to have an itchy nose and itchy eyes. This condition is known as oral allergy syndrome (OAS) or pollen-associated food allergy syndrome, and it's the most common form of food allergy in adults. Not long after some people with seasonal allergies eat uncooked fruits and raw vegetables, as well as some nuts and spices, these people's immune systems recognize a similarity between the food and pollen's proteins. "The thinking in the field is that the pollen allergy is the driver behind the immune response to the food," said Dr. Wayne Shreffler, director of the Food Allergy Center at MassGeneral Hospital for Children in Boston. Read More http://ift.tt/1nHTGvQ