In today's Friday 5 episode, VJ explores oral allergy syndrome (OAS) and its connection to pollen allergies. OAS manifests as mild allergic reactions in the mouth and throat after consuming raw fruits, vegetables, or nuts.
These reactions occur due to proteins in these foods resembling those found in specific pollen types.
VJ delves into five common pollen types and their cross-reactive foods: birch, ragweed, grass, mugwort, and latex. Each pollen type has a unique set of cross-reactive foods, highlighting the importance of awareness for individuals managing pollen allergies.
You can read more about Oral Allergy Syndrome in this Cosmopolitan feature here.
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