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Adults appear to be more affected than children.
An allergic response occurs when the over active immune system can not distingish the difference between pollen proteins and food proteins. Sometimes foods in the same botanical family, will also cause reactions. This cross reactivity is referred to as clusters of hypersensitivity . Other symptoms may include gingivitis, conjunctivitis, or rhinitis. In rare instances, asthma or anaphylaxis may be triggered.