What is Oral Allergy Syndrome?

Oral allergy syndrome is a type of food allergy classified by a cluster of allergic reactions in the mouth in response to eating certain (usually fresh) fruits, nuts, and vegetables in individuals who are sensitized to plant pollens.

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What is it like to have Oral Allergy Syndrome?

Common symptoms How bad it is What people are taking for it
Severity
Severe
Moderate
Mild
None
Sertraline, Diazepam, Hydroxyzine
Gabapentin, Codeine-Acetaminophen, Naproxen Prescription
Quetiapine, Zolpidem, Trazodone
Rest, Spouse's support, Vitamin D Prescription
Bupropion, Sertraline, Desvenlafaxine

What do patients take to treat Oral Allergy Syndrome and its symptoms?

Treatments reported by members Perceived effectiveness Overall rating of side effects # of Evaluations
(No Wheat, Dairy or any Additives, Low GI, Avoid Wheat and MSG, No dairy, no msg, no additives, no chocloate, Added more fruits, vegetables and fiber)
2
(Indoor/Outdoor Allergy Relief, Members Mark Cetirizine HCL, Reactine, Benaday)
1
(T.Montair-LC, Montair, Singulair, Azlaire)
1
(EpiPen JR Auto-Injector, EpiPen Auto-Injector)
0
(Claritin Allergy RediTabs 12 Hour, Claritin Hives Relief, Claratyne, Claritin Allergy Liqui-Gels)
0
(Aerius, Clarinex, Clarinex Reditabs)
0

These charts show data from Oral Allergy Syndrome patients' latest treatment evaluations

Who has Oral Allergy Syndrome at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
83% Females
17% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 years 8
20-29 years 7
30-39 years 1
40-49 years 2
50-59 years 1
60-69 years 1
70+ years 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 18
Not Diagnosed 8

These charts show data from Oral Allergy Syndrome patients who have completed their condition history