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Astreauxs5 t1_j6p3t87 wrote

Reply to comment by Gastonthebeast in ELI5: Why does eating pineapple make my tongue tingle? by crqlp4

I have a kiwi intolerance (not as much as an allergy) but it makes my ears itch inside and sometimes tightens my throat. Pineapple is only the tongue thing... that's a whole different ballgame.

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Swedish-Butt-Whistle t1_j6p5sx7 wrote

Have you had an allergy test? Itching and swelling are definitely allergic symptoms, the throat swelling being especially concerning. Allergic reactions can increase dramatically in severity from one instance to the next, so you should seriously avoid kiwi. Anaphylaxis is not something you want to experience.

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Astreauxs5 t1_j6p68g5 wrote

I guess it's an allergy to some degree; don't care about the term. I only get it from melons (not watermelon), kiwi and Brazil nuts. I don't eat anything that makes my throat and ears constricted!!

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