According to allergist Isabel Skypala of Imperial College London, certain dietary habits do not affect the severity of seasonal allergies. In this respect reports Health News publication.
It is known that seasonal allergies are accompanied by a specific reaction of the body to flowering plants. The most common cause of seasonal allergies is tree pollen. This is explained by the fact that trees grow everywhere and “dust” is formed over longer distances.
Skypal’s allergist explained that making dietary changes is not an effective way to prevent or reduce the severity of allergies in the spring and summer. But there is a type of allergic reaction called pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS).
Oral allergy syndrome occurs as a result of cross-allergy between PFAS and proteins found in pollen and other foods. The fact is that plant pollen and some fruits, vegetables and nuts contain the same proteins, and when they enter the body, the immune system mistakenly triggers a series of allergic inflammations.
It is stated that people who are allergic to birch pollen may experience a similar reaction when they consume apples, almonds, carrots, celery, cherries, hazelnuts, kiwis, peaches, pears and plums. Allergies to grass pollen may be associated with allergies to celery, melon, oranges, peaches and tomatoes. Bananas, cucumbers, melons, sunflower seeds and squash can also cause cross-allergy to ragweed pollen.
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