Allergy to kiwi fruit are not a rarity. There are many people who suffer from problematic situations after developing allergy to kiwi fruit. Most reactions due to action of the allergens is limited to itching and inflammation of throat and mouth. However, some people may even experience more serious symptoms like abdominal pain, difficulty in breathing, vomiting, and even in some rare cases, anaphylactic shock resulting in death. Kiwi reacts with many foods and substances, including banana, avocado, rye grain, birch pollen and hazelnuts. People sensitive to latex can also suffer because of the allergen called kiwi.
Much preparation is not required for the treatment of kiwi allergy. Injectable adrenalin is very easy to use and people can administer the injections by themselves. Anti-histamine medications can also be taken by people without much external help. However, a visit to doctor is necessary and proper follow-up must be done to the treatment to the process. Skin prick tests and blood tests may be recommended to the patient. Application of fresh kiwi fruit to pricked skin can help in diagnosis.
The treatment procedures can help to fight the kiwi allergy and get the treatment done for the patients. The symptoms of kiwi allergy include itching of mouth and throat. It can result in formation of blisters in the oral mucosa, and can also result in irritation of lips, upper parts of throat and even vocal chords. Indigestion, nausea, wheeze, vomiting and respiratory ailments can also show occurrence. The use of adrenaline injections and anti-histamine injections can help fight these symptoms.
The treatment of kiwi allergy starts with avoidance of consumption of kiwi fruit. However, if someone consumes kiwi and suffers from allergy, then anti-histamines can be prescribed by the doctors to treat the problem. Moreover, people who suffer from anaphylaxis cases are treated with adrenaline injections. Visit to the emergency room also becomes inevitable at times. People who suffer from chronic kiwi allergy are also recommended to carry anti-histamine medications and adrenaline injections along with them. This kind of preparation can help in coping with the kiwi allergy and can help in better treatment of this problem. Doctor must always be visited regardless of the severity of the situation and allergy. Secondary reactions must be monitored well and proper treatment must follow whenever the allergy to kiwi shows up. Timely medication can help in easy treatment of this allergy.
Type | Gender | Age-Group | Value |
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Allergy Kiwi Fruit Actinidia deliciosa
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UNISEX
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All age groups
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>100kU/l
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