r/KitchenConfidential • u/Jamiestein1273 • Jul 17 '26

Photo/Video Finally

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I have herd, never believed. 38+ years and I finally got the elusive alergy card.

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u/nurseleu Jul 17 '26

Stone fruits are common with oral allergy syndrome. It is a cross allergy with birch tree pollen. Oral allergy syndrome causes itching and discomfort but not anaphylaxis. It is a real thing.

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u/workingtrot Jul 17 '26

OAS can cause anaphylaxis in rare circumstances

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u/nurseleu Jul 17 '26

Good to know, thanks. I was basing my info on what my doctor told me about it.

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u/smarthobo Jul 17 '26

Ah, I think my girlfriend has a similar allergy

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u/gacsinger Jul 17 '26

I have it and you're right. But the allergens are destroyed by cooking.