Synonym(s)
Celery-mugwort spice syndrome; Celery pollen syndrome
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Relatively common food allergy to certain vegetables and herbs as a pollen-associated cross-allergy. Main allergen is mugwort. Cross-allergens may include celery, parsley, chamomile, carrot, aniseed, dill, coriander, fennel, pepper, caraway and sunflower seeds. 50% of mugwort allergies are subclinical (no rhinitis!) despite manifestation of food allergy.
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See below food allergy.
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DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
See below food allergy.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
In the majority of cases, specific immunotherapy against pollen allergens is accompanied by an improvement in food tolerance. See below food allergy.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Kleine-Tebbe J et al (2003) Cross-reactive allergen clusters in pollen-associated food allergy. dermatologist 54: 130-137
- Wüthrich B et al (1985) The celery-carrot-mugwort spice syndrome: skin test and resting results. Switzerland Med Wschr 115: 358-364
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Anisi fructus; Caraway seeds; Carrot; Celery; Chamomile real; Coriander; Dill; Foeniculi fructus; Food allergy; Immunotherapy specific; ... Show allDisclaimer
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