Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS). General and stomatological aspects

Risk factors for oral allergy syndrome in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis

“…In previous studies, presence of a food allergy was reported as a risk factor for the future development of asthma, particularly for children with sensitization to egg protein (15)(16)(17). In addition, persistent food allergy and degree of atopy were reported as risk factors for life-threatening asthma (8,18). However, there is no data argued that asthma is implicated in development of OAS.…”

“…Some patients may experience swelling of the lips, tongue, and uvula and a sensation of tightness in the throat. And even in rare, reaction may progress to systemic anaphylaxis (1,8).…”

“…For this reason OAS symptoms should be interviewed in all patients with rhinitis due to pollen allergy. If the diagnosis of OAS established, patients (with pollen allergy) should be informed about possibility of hypersensitivity to certain fruits and vegetables (8).…”

Epitope Grafting, Re-creating a Conformational Bet v 1 Antibody Epitope on the Surface of the Homologous Apple Allergen Mal d 1

“…Symptoms induced by the foods are typically mild and restricted to the region around the mouth, for example itching and swelling of lip or tongue and throat irritation. This phenomenon is referred to as the oral allergy syndrome (OAS) 2 (8,9). Analysis of serum IgE from allergic patients by crossed immunoelectrophoresis has revealed that all birch pollen-allergic patients have IgE directed to the major allergen Bet v 1 (4).…”

Oral Allergy Syndrome

“…Поэтому у больных с кли-никой поллиноза и АтД разрешение введение в пищу термически обработанных продуктов не должно приниматься только на сновании на-личия или отсутствия у них гиперчувствитель-ности немедленного типа [12].…”