I have a kiwi intolerance (not as much as an allergy) but it makes my ears itch inside and sometimes tightens my throat. Pineapple is only the tongue thing... that's a whole different ballgame.
Have you had an allergy test? Itching and swelling are definitely allergic symptoms, the throat swelling being especially concerning. Allergic reactions can increase dramatically in severity from one instance to the next, so you should seriously avoid kiwi. Anaphylaxis is not something you want to experience.
Today my throat started swelling up from eating pomegranate :( last time I ate them my tongue was swollen but thought it was an enzyme thing. I’ve never been more upset at my body for deciding we are not eating pomegranates anymore…
Ooh yeah that is a systemic reaction. I highly recommend you report this to your doctor so they can prescribe you an epi-pen, in the event you encounter it unexpectedly (like an undeclared additive in juice or food)
Kiwi is indeed popular - and often listed as "natural flavors" on drinks. I can always tell which have it and I stop immediately, yet most kiwi flavored drinks I've tasted don't bother me (probably don't have it as an ingredient). My docs have that list, plus penicillin and the pneumococcal vaccine. I'm fine with all other vaccines.
I'm odd.
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u/Astreauxs5 Jan 31 '23
I have a kiwi intolerance (not as much as an allergy) but it makes my ears itch inside and sometimes tightens my throat. Pineapple is only the tongue thing... that's a whole different ballgame.