If you've been diagnosed with an allergy to black pepper, you should avoid eating black pepper altogether. A black pepper can cause irritation to the soft tissue in your sinus cavities that can lead to constant sneezing. Along with sneezing you will also develop other sinus-related symptoms and reactions in your respiratory system, digestive system and your skin. Talk with your doctor for a proper diagnosis of your condition. Just because you sneeze when you eat black pepper doesn't mean you have an allergy.
Black Pepper Allergy
In order for you to receive a diagnosis that you're allergic to black pepper, your body must produce immunoglobulin E antibodies. Antibodies are used by the body to protect against diseases and infectious organisms. During an allergic reaction the body uses immunoglobulin E antibodies exclusively. If it is determined that your body doesn't create this specific antibody, you do not have an allergy. If you accidentally inhale black pepper into your nose, you may begin to sneeze because of irritation, not from an allergic reaction. An allergic reaction will cause more symptoms than just sneezing.
Sneezing
Sneezing is a common symptom of an allergic reaction that results from increased levels of histamine created during an allergy attack. When your body creates immunoglobulin E antibodies, mast cells respond in soft tissue by production histamine. Histamine is a substance that commonly protects the body from infection, but when produced in soft tissue during an allergy, it causes inflammation to occur. Histamine in the sinus cavity will cause sneezing, nasal congestion, postnasal drip, sinus pressure and sinus headaches.
Other Symptoms
An allergic reaction to black pepper will cause sneezing along with skin reactions, respiratory complications and digestion symptoms. Skin reaction may include hives, eczema of general skin irritation. Skin rashes may appear on your face, but can also form anywhere on the body. Respiratory complications may include wheezing, trouble breathing, coughing and chest pain. Diarrhea, stomach pain, cramping, vomiting and nausea are common symptoms that can develop in your digestive system.
Treatment
Treatment for sneezing from a black pepper allergy includes taking an oral antihistamine and avoiding the consumption of black pepper. Antihistamines work the most effectively on mild to moderate allergic reactions, restricting the body from producing histamine. Avoidance of all foods that contain black pepper is the only way to prevent symptoms from developing.
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