Itchy Mouth?

An itchy mouth or throat when eating may be the sign of an allergy called Pollen Food Syndrome (or Oral Allergy Syndrome). It occurs because the proteins in some foods are similar to those in certain pollens.

Which foods you react to depends on the pollens you are sensitive to. Raw tropical fruits like mangoes, pineapple and watermelon are the most common ones in Australia.

The easiest way to manage it is to avoid the raw foods that cause the reaction. See your doctor if your reactions are not mild or don’t resolve quickly.

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