Oral allergy syndrome

Description

Type I IgE-mediated immediate immune reaction limited to the lips, oral cavity, tongue and throat caused by direct contact with allergen in sensitized patient. Symptoms include mucosal swelling, itching or a burning sensation.

Index terms

Oral allergy syndrome
Pollen-food allergy syndrome
pollen-associated food allergy syndrome

Inclusions

Pollen-food allergy syndrome

Sibling codes

EK10.1 – Contact urticaria due to food allergen
EK10.Y – Other specified allergic contact urticaria
EK10.Z – Allergic contact urticaria, unspecified

Foundation entity

Oral allergy syndrome – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/67208630

Part of: EK10: Allergic contact urticaria › 14: Diseases of the skin