What are the symptoms of OAS?
An allergic reaction happens while eating the raw food. These reactions occur in the mouth and throat. This may also happen when peeling fruits or vegetables or it the juice touches the lips. Symptoms of a reaction are: • itchy, tingly mouth, lips, throat • swelling of the lips, tongue and throat • watery itchy eyes • runny nose • sneezing These more severe symptoms are rare: • vomiting • cramps • diarrhea • wheezing • cough • trouble breathing or swallowing Severe allergic reactions to foods causing Oral Allergy Syndrome are most likely to occur with celery, kiwi, peaches, apricots, apples, and nuts, especially hazelnuts.
