Wow, I hadn't heard of this before. Good to know, as I am allergic to some foods already.

this is too weird!!! i have had major pollen allergies all of my life, and then last spring actually I was eating a peach and my throat felt very strange and prickly. I drank lots of water and it eventually subsided. a few weeks later I was eating some Bing cherries and I had the exact same sensation, though it came on much faster and was a lot more intense. luckily I had some Benadryl at my desk and took it right away, but I have not eaten "pit fruits" since. I didn't realize it had a direct correlation with my pollen allergies!!

I have no allergies, but get major tingly/itchy mouth and lips when eating a kiwi. I don't get that feeling in my throat, just mouth and lips. Weird.

OH! Is that why that happens to me? Thanks, Fit, I never knew! I will pay more attention next time

I can't eat fresh apples, pears, plums or peaches, otherwise my throat, gums and tongue, will itch and swell. Apples and pears are the worst offenders for me. Very uncomfortable.As the article states, I can eat them if they are cooked.

I have this! I've had it since I was a kid. I don't take medication or avoid allergy triggers. Most of the time I don't ever notice my symptoms (itchy mouth/tongue) unless I'm THINKING about it like right now.

This is very timely for me. Last week, I had an allergic reaction - my lips were swollen and itchy. I've never been allergic to ANYTHING in my entire life, so it was very strange. It turns out, I was allergic to mangoes, specifically to the skin, which has the same chemical found in poison ivy and poison oak. So always wash mangoes, even though you peel them before eating, as just touching the skin can cause allergies!

I'm allergic to oak tree pollen, which isn't listed, and I have oral allergy syndrome. It is beyond annoying! I can't eat raw apples, pears, or cherries, but fortunately pie is still on the menu. 0 : )

GOD BLESS you fitsugar!
For YEARS I thought I was allergic to bananas! I never bothered to check with my allergist about this...but now I know, that my banana flare up is due to my severe pollen allergy!
Thanks!

Woah! Finally there's a name for it. I always have this, but my parents think that it's just psychological. Thanks for posting, Fit.

If you eat local honey, it helps to decrease your allergic reaction by gradually vaccinating your body (immunotherapy) against the cross pollination. This has been scientifically studied and peer reviewed. It has to be local honey though and helps with the seasonal allergies and pollen reactions.

see this link for more information

http://health.howstuffworks.com/local-honey-for-allergies.htm/printable

I have had tree allergies all my life...never once has a doctor mentioned this to me. I was so happy to find this article. Often I will have OAS but have never been able to pinpoint it back to any food in particular. I love all the foods listed and don't have major reacitons or anything... but I am looking forward to being able to identify now why I may feel that itching in my throat after I eat certain foods! Thanks!

Hi , i had a reaction to pear last night . I am allergic to cats , pollens and grasses and sulphite preservative. My reactions have been epipen level .( mainly sulphite ) it seems i am missing the oral symtoms , due to the shed load of necessary anthistamines i am on to avoid anaphylaxis but am getting the asthma symtoms within mins up to 4 hrs later. Ill speak to my allergist. i had already identified melon as a culprit ( throat closing ) but not other fruit and vege . Ill exclude things i normally eat and see if i feel better. before i was allergic i thought everyone had a bit of a tingly mouth with pears !!! drrrr I ahve been sure for a while that i ahve been having 2 different types of reactions. Now i know xx