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Pine nut allergy in perspective.

C J Falliers1

  • 1University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver.

Annals of Allergy
|March 1, 1989
PubMed
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Acute allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, to pine nuts are reviewed. While some individuals react to multiple nuts, no cross-reactivity was found between pine nuts, pollen, or resin.

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Area of Science:

  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Food Science

Background:

  • Anaphylaxis and acute allergic reactions to pine nuts (pinon nuts) are increasingly documented.
  • Systemic hypersensitivity to uncommon or
  • exotic
  • foods is a growing area of clinical concern.

Observation:

  • Review of documented cases of anaphylaxis and acute allergic reactions to pine nuts.
  • Consideration of systemic allergic reactions to other less common food allergens.

Findings:

  • No significant cross-reactivity has been demonstrated between pine nuts and other types of nuts.
  • No cross-reactivity observed between pine pollen, pine resin, and pine nuts.

Implications:

  • Highlights the need for accurate diagnosis of pine nut allergy.
  • Informs clinical management and patient counseling regarding potential cross-reactivities.