03/14/2025
Ahhhhh spring. Or should I say, Ahhhhh-CHOO!
I promise I won’t go too far into all the things to watch for with little ones because it can get very overwhelming very easily, but after covering Perioral Dermatitis and FPIES, there is a third allergic condition that I want to highlight.
Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) is actually something you probably won’t encounter with your baby. It is much, much more common in adults and this is why I want to talk about it - because your peers might be talking about it because THEY might have it! The vast majority of people with OAS will show symptoms of seasonal pollen allergies 🤧 (runny nose, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, etc) before they ever show the specific symptoms of OAS. This is why you generally don’t see babies with OAS. It’s not impossible, though, so here is a 💡 clinical pearl: the symptoms generally are ONLY triggered when exposed to the RAW food. If it is baked/cooked/etc it generally is fine. Isn’t that interesting?
Also, as I have said before, any and all symptoms of an allergic reaction should be discussed with your child’s medical provider. They can determine if your child should be referred to an allergy specialist for further testing, and can educate you on what to watch for, and how to treat at home. I am also available to answer any questions you may have!
I hope that in these three posts you have learned how these three conditions differ from the classic allergic reaction, and now you have the confidence 💪 and the tools 🛠️ to know what to watch for!
Parenting is the most sacred job a person could have. It is an honor to get to be in your corner supporting you. You got this!
