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Oral allergy syndrome (OAS) or pollen-food allergy syndrome (PFAS) is a type of allergy classified by a cluster of allergic reactions in the mouth and throat in response to eating certain (usually fresh) fruits, nuts, and vegetables. It typically develops in adults with hay fever. [1] It is not usually serious. [2]
A burning sensation in the mouth may be primary (i.e. burning mouth syndrome) or secondary to systemic or local factors. [1] Other sources refer to a "secondary BMS" with a similar definition, i.e. a burning sensation which is caused by local or systemic factors, [16] or "where oral burning is explained by a clinical abnormality". [17]
Plasma cell gingivitis in an adult (histologically verified). Plasma cell gingivitis [ 1 ] [ 2 ] is a rare condition, [ 3 ] appearing as generalized erythema (redness) and edema (swelling) of the attached gingiva , occasionally accompanied by cheilitis (lip swelling) or glossitis (tongue swelling). [ 4 ]
For inflammation of the eyes, a common allergy symptom, Dr. Chase’s Old-Time Home Remedies, recommends heating the white of an egg in a tin cup mixed with powdered alum, a substance used ...
Rarely is any soreness associated with the condition. Apart from the appearance of the lesion, there are usually no other signs or symptoms. The typical appearance of the lesion is an oval or rhomboid shaped area located in the midline of the dorsal surface of the tongue, just anterior (in front) of the sulcus terminalis.
Women going through menopause might experience things like dry mouth, gingivitis and gum disease, tooth sensitivity or pain, osteoporosis in the mouth, bleeding gums, and altered taste, says Chloe ...
All three leukotriene pathway modifiers are indicated for the treatment of chronic asthma, but only Montelukast is approved to treat allergic rhinitis, [19] with a similar effectiveness as antihistamines, but lower effectiveness than nasal corticosteroids in relieving the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis.
Lip licker's dermatitis which is a subtype of irritant contact cheilitis is caused by an exogenous factor rather than an endogenous one. [10] Irritant contact cheilitis can be separated into different reaction types, so it is an umbrella term and further evaluations are usually needed to properly classify the presenting condition.