Carrot
Carrots may trigger oral allergy syndrome (OAS) in birch pollen-sensitized individuals due to cross-reactivity with Bet v 1-like proteins. Symptoms typically include itching or swelling of the mouth/throat; cooking often reduces allergenicity. Rarely causes systemic reactions.
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Carrot
Carrots may trigger oral allergy syndrome (OAS) in birch pollen-sensitized individuals due to cross-reactivity with Bet v 1-like proteins. Symptoms typically include itching or swelling of the mouth/throat; cooking often reduces allergenicity. Rarely causes systemic reactions.
Symptoms
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Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS)
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Skin Reactions
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Digestive Issues
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Respiratory Symptoms
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Anaphylaxis (Rare)
Healing & Prevention
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Avoidance
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Antihistamines
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Epinephrine Auto-Injector
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Allergy Testing
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Cooking Carrots
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Immunotherapy (Experimental)
