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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