Oral allergy syndrome and food
The oral allergy syndrome is the
most common syndrome of a food allergy is the food in question.
The events that occur can be spread
over time.
After taking the allergenic food,
- In less than a quarter of an hour
may occur
irritation of the mouth
swelling of the lips
a buccal pruritus
excessive salivation
a feeling of constriction of the
groove
rapid flushing
mouth ulcers.
- Between a quarter of an hour and a
half hour can occur
urticaria crisis
eye swelling
conjunctivitis
SHOCK ANAPHYLACTIC (see this term)
- Between half an hour and an hour
can occur
of severe abdominal pain
nausea and vomiting
diarrhea
runny nose
TESTS PRICKS (see this term) are
positive in 90% of cases.
Foods most often involved are apple,
peach, apricots, almonds, tomatoes, cherries, melons, carrots, peas, celery,
pear, strawberry, and especially the peanut .
We should also mention, seafood,
eggs, chestnuts (especially in patients with latex allergy: cross-reactivity).
The labial provocation test should
be done.
Just prick it with a small lancet
fruit or suspect food and immediately prick the subject with the same lancet
without washing, of course.
This technique avoids the oral
provocation test can sometimes be dangereux.et should be practiced in some doubtful
cases to the hospital.
TREATMENT
The eviction of the food in question
is essential.
Cooking fruits and vegetables
actually disappear or decrease allergenicity.
The antihistamines may be necessary
as astemizole.
SHOCK ANAPHYLACTIC (see this term)
always possible to require hospital care
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