Allergy alert: Be aware of the cross-reactivity between pollens and fruits and vegetables:
| If you are allergic to: | You may also have a reaction to: |
| Birch pollen | Apples Carrots Celery Hazelnuts Peaches Pears Raw potatoes |
| Ragweed pollen | Bananas Melons (cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon) |
| Grasses | Melons (cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon) Orange Peanut Tomatoes White potato |
| Mugwort pollen | Apples Bell pepper Carrots Celery Garlic Onion Some spices (caraway seeds, parsley, coriander, anise seeds, fennel seeds) |
When to see a doctor:
See a doctor or allergist if you have food allergy symptoms shortly after eating. If possible, see your doctor when the allergic reaction is occurring. This will help your doctor make a diagnosis.
Seek emergency treatment if you develop any signs or symptoms of anaphylaxis, such as:
- Constriction of airways that makes it difficult to breathe
- Shock with a severe drop in blood pressure
- Rapid pulse
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
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