Food allergies happen when the body's immune system has a reaction to a substance found in food. In the case of tomatoes this substance is often lycopene, although other components of the tomato may also to blame. Several food allergies are caused by the production of antibodies called immunoglobulin E. A 2002 study at the Medical College of Wisconsin, which was published in the journal "Allergy and Asthma Proceedings," showed that tomato allergies can also be caused by this antibody. Signs of tomato allergy include abdominal discomfort,...
There are several associations and risk factors for a mustard allergy. If you suspect you or your child has a mustard allergy, your physician will perform several tests to determine if that is the case. Treatment generally revo...
Allergies to plants have different symptoms depending on the kinds of irritation that cause them. Eating the allergenic fruit of a plant will cause digestive upset, while touching an allergenic plant, such as poison ivy, will p...
While any substance can cause allergic reaction, plant pollen is among the most common offenders. People with plant allergies react to the pollen released seasonally by grass, trees and weeds. Understanding the signs and sympt...
Indoor plant allergies aren't usually a result of the plant itself. Houseplants rarely release enough pollen in the air to elicit an allergic response. It's more likely that mold or fungi growing in the soil, on dead leaves or ...
If you have allergies to plants, you are well-acquainted with the runny eyes and sneezing symptoms that result when your allergies are triggered. You might also experience symptoms, such as hives and rashes, when you come into ...
Plants like ragweed, grass, chrysanthemums (and other flowers) and trees all produce pollen. Pollen can be carried by animal fur, bees and by air currents. Plants, like stinging nettles, poison ivy, poison sumac and poison oak...
