Think: itchy, water eyes; a runny orcongested nose; sneezing like its your job.
Even if you dont have any allergies to food, what you eat could actually trigger your pollen allergy.
And it affects 50 percent of people with seasonal allergies, though many dont know it.
Thats a huge number!
Its a case of mistaken identity, allergy specialistAtoosa Kourosh, MD,previously explained toWell+Good.
For those with the allergy, eating the food is like eating a mouthful of pollen.
allergist, immunologist, and medical advisor with theAllergy &
The types of pollen youre allergic to play a role in your problem foods, so to speak.
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
This is particularly true since this sometimes doesnt develop until adolescence or adulthoodor even later in life.
How to manage pollen food allergy syndrome
Worrying you may have this is valid,andDr.
Parikh shares some fairly good news that may lessen your concerns.
(Hey, I would argue thatbaked apples taste betteranyway!)
Dr. Parikh also notes that foods with only the flavoringsuch as a melon-flavored piece of candydont typically cause issues.
If you do experience an itchy mouth or throat, Dr. Parikh encourages you to stay calm.
With medicine and a little cooking, you should be just fine.
allergist, immunologist, and medical advisor with theAllergy &
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