Strawberry Allergy:
Tight Control Yields Perfect Safety

The strawberry allergy, although the most common allergy from the berries family, is not the only berry which can develop into a fruit allergy. Some others which may cause an allergic reaction include:

• Blackberries

• Blueberries

• Cherries

• Cranberries

• Gooseberries

• Raspberries, black and red

Common Symptoms

• Oral Allergy Syndrome is a condition which is symbolized by the observance of a centralized cluster of reactions always showing in the mouth, lips, and ear canals. Usually a very rapid onset of symptoms is noticeable within minutes after ingesting the fruit.

• Infrequently, after a release of histamines sent by your body to combat the problem, vomiting and diarrhea with abdominal cramping may be observable.

• Skin Dermatitis or Hives

• Possible breathing problems

Treatment Procedures

Recent research though has suggested two other options for the incidence of allergic reactions to berries.

• A protein which is present in the berries which allow the berry to ripen can be the sensitizing trigger for many people. By removing this protein, a non-allergenic strawberry has been born.

• Often, instead of a reaction to the fruit itself, medical research is finding that some people are actually sensitive to the pesticides used during a normal growing cycle.

So even though a strawberry allergy is a potential life-threatening condition to a very small amount of people, with careful avoidance this condition is relatively easy to control for your own health and safety.

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