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.
How do members experience oral allergy syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with oral allergy syndrome*
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Mouth tingling
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Itchy mouth
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for oral allergy syndrome*
Who has oral allergy syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 9 | |
| 30s | 22 | |
| 40s | 19 | |
| 50s | 19 | |
| 60s | 10 | |
| 70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | |
| Female | 67 |