People with a latex allergy will also often react to plums, peaches, kiwi, bananas, tomatoes, potatoes, avocados, figs, papaya, grapes, and apricots. Allergies to bananas and kiwi fruit were reportedly very rare before latex allergies became common. Why these and other reactions and cross-reactions occur are not always fully understood by doctors, but allergists can offer relief to most patients they treat. They can assist patients by helping them to determine the exact source of the allergy so that relief can be gained through either avoidance or medication, or both. Keep in mind that allergic reactions of any kind, particularly to food, can be life-threatening.
Ingested allergens can spread throughout the entire body.
In particular, severe allergies can cause swelling in the face, mouth, nose, and throat, making breathing difficult, if not impossible. Take allergies seriously and carefully avoid exposure to substances known to cause problems for you. Seek the help of your family doctor or an allergy specialist to keep discomfort and danger to a minimum. Wrightsboro Road, Suite 51, Augusta, GA 30909.