Mechanisms in adverse reactions to food. The mouth and pharynx

Allergy. 1995;50(20 Suppl):40-5.

Abstract

Symptoms appear immediately at the site of contact with the food when a susceptible allergic patients eats the offending food. Allergy to fresh fruits and vegetables, associated with all kinds of pollinosis, is the more frequent cause of Oral Allergy Syndrome.

MeSH terms

  • Allergens
  • Food
  • Food Hypersensitivity* / diagnosis
  • Food Hypersensitivity* / immunology
  • Food Hypersensitivity* / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin E / metabolism
  • Mouth Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Mouth Diseases* / physiopathology
  • Pharyngeal Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Pharyngeal Diseases* / physiopathology

Substances

  • Allergens
  • Immunoglobulin E