Some patients can get an itchy mouth after eating fruits such as apples, peaches, pears, plums, celery, melons, or bananas.
This is seen in patients with allergic rhinitis or seasonal allergies and occurs because of cross reactive proteins between fruits/vegetables and tree pollens.
Many times heating the fruit or vegetable at high temperature denatures the protein that cross reacts and reduces symptoms of oral allergy syndrome.
Schedule an appointment today to be evaluated for an itchy mouth or throat after eating fruits and vegetables.