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FOOD ALLERGIES · ORAL ALLERGY SYNDROME
Oral allergy syndrome (pollen food allergy) support
Practical support to keep a varied diet when raw fruit, vegetables or nuts make your mouth itch or tingle.
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Understanding pollen food allergy syndrome
Oral allergy syndrome, also called pollen food allergy syndrome, affects people with hay fever. Proteins in some raw fruits, vegetables and nuts look similar to pollen, so the immune system reacts, usually causing itching or tingling of the lips, mouth or throat.
Symptoms are usually mild and short-lived, and cooking often breaks down the proteins responsible. Occasionally reactions are more severe, particularly with some nuts, so a medical assessment is important.
Diagnosis should be made by a doctor or allergy specialist. A dietitian helps you work out which foods to avoid, which forms you can still eat, and how to keep your diet varied and nutritious.
How we can help
Keep variety in your diet safely.
01
Identifying triggers
Reviewing which foods cause symptoms and how they are prepared.
Food and symptom review
Pollen links
Seasonal patterns
02
Cooked and processed forms
Using cooked, tinned or frozen forms of trigger foods where safe.
03
Keeping five a day
Making sure fruit and vegetable variety stays high.
04
Nuts and seeds
Guidance on nuts, which can cause more serious reactions, based on your allergist's advice.
05
When to seek help
Recognising symptoms that need urgent medical care.
06
Working with your doctor
Coordinating with your GP or allergy service.
Who this is for
Adults with hay fever who react to raw fruit, vegetables or nuts
People with a diagnosis of pollen food allergy syndrome
People avoiding many fruits and vegetables because of symptoms
People unsure which foods are safe in which form
Athletes who rely on fruit and nuts for fuelling
People with several food allergies who want to check their diet
How it works
Three simple steps, all online.
Book
Choose an initial consultation, or start with a free discovery call.
1
Meet your specialist
A 60-minute video consultation to understand your health and goals.
2
Get your plan
A clear, personalised plan, with follow-ups to review progress.
3
Initial consultation
£159
60 minutes
Follow-up
£89
45 minutes
Follow-up packages
from £79
per session, 4 to 12 sessions
Personalised meal plan
£75
where clinically needed
Not sure who to see?
We match every enquiry to the right specialist on our team.
Questions
Can I still eat foods that trigger my symptoms?
Often, yes, in cooked or processed forms, because cooking breaks down the proteins involved. We tailor this to your medical advice.
Is oral allergy syndrome dangerous?
It is usually mild, but some people have more severe reactions, especially to nuts. Always follow the advice of your doctor or allergy specialist.
Will my symptoms be worse in pollen season?
Many people notice symptoms are worse when pollen counts are high.
What should I do in a severe reaction?
If you have breathing difficulty or throat swelling, use your adrenaline auto-injector if prescribed and call 999.
Are consultations online?
Yes. All consultations are by secure video, across the UK.