Melon is considered one of the foods that rarely cause human allergies. And that’s why this fruit was chosen by scientists from the Polytechnic University of Madrid to create a new class, which not only causes symptoms of Allergy, but also be able to help in the fight against allergies to pollen of other plants. What is the difference between an Allergy to melons in isolation and how to fight it?
- HOW IS ALLERGIC TO MELON?
- CAUSES OF ALLERGY TO MELON
- SYMPTOMS OF ALLERGY TO MELON
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO MELON?
How is allergic to melon?
Melon, despite its usefulness for the body, can also cause an allergic reaction in humans. The major allergen in melon is a protein profilinthat is found in many foods (citrus fruits, birch juice, celery, tincture of wormwood and others), pollen, as well as in latex.
Polytechnic University of Madrid for years deals with problems of food Allergy, in particular Allergy to melon.
Genetically modified melon, bred scientists, also contains protein , profilin, but improved. The consumption of new varieties of melon stimulates the immune system and eliminates the allergic reactions not only on melon, but also on common types of plant pollen.
Pure allergic to melon is extremely rare. Most often, this kind of allergic reaction may develop in a cross-shape. That is in addition to the main type of allergen. For example, if you are allergic to ragweed may develop a pathological reaction to melon or other exotic fruit (banana, kiwi, mango, etc.)
In addition, the juice of genetically modified varieties of melon reduces fatigue, improves sleep and helps to fight irritability, said the creators of the new varieties.
Causes of Allergy to melon
There are several factors that cause allergies to melon, as well as similar types of fruit:
- genetic predisposition to allergies. Pathogenic reaction products can be passed from parents to children or even within a generation, that is, from a grandparent. In addition, the possible development of allergies if the parents suffer from sensitivity to another type of allergen, e.g. pollen or animal hair;
- excessive use of product in food. Another common reason for development of Allergy to melon is overeating this fruit. In this case, the response carries only temporary and requires symptomatic treatment and a significant interruption in the use of this product.
- the development of cross-reactions to several allergens. Cause allergies can use not only the same product, in our case, this melon, and several similar chemical composition. So the development of Allergy to melon can contribute to such plants and vegetables such as: cucumber, watermelon, pumpkin, ragweed (pollen), mugwort and others.
- pollution in the soil where grew the melon. It is also important to consider the locality where grown variety of crops, because products made from environmentally unclean areas have a greater chance to cause rejection of the human immune system.
- the crossing of varieties of different fruits. Do not forget that often the farmers resort to genetic engineering. They sectioninput different varieties or even types of fruit and vegetables to give them new properties (fast growth, low water consumption, moisture immunity from diseases, etc.) or a new richer flavor. Such products are a threat to what our body is difficult to adapt to new substances and can respond to allergies in a new variety.
- intoxication by pesticides in the melon. Allergy symptoms can be mistaken for allergic to fruit, but most often pathogenic reaction involves chemicals that process the plantation during harvesting. Therefore, choosing the fruit carefully look at its color inside and outside. Any unnatural spots of color can serve as a signal of high concentrations of pesticides and nitrates in it.
Allergic reactions to pesticides and nitrates in melon or any other product does not exist, as allergies can arise only in organic substances made by nature. This is more related to Toxicological responses, which have been doing for toxicologists. The same applies to the so-called allergic to powders and perfumes.
Symptoms of Allergy to melon
An allergic reaction to cantaloupe in izolirovannoi the form is similar to many food allergies. Therefore, the following symptoms may otnositsa to different allergens and the final diagnosis will be put only by a specialist-allergist. Symptoms of Allergy to melon are:
- headaches;
- dizziness and loss of consciousness;
- tingling in the area of the lips and tongue;
- rash like hives;
- itching of the body;
- allergic rhinosinusitis;
- nausea and vomiting;
- diarrhea;
- choking;
- redness of the skin.
What to do if you are allergic to melon?
When the first symptoms of Allergy to melon or any other product it is important to remain calm and to act quickly on the instructions:
- at the first sign of pathogenic reactions required inspection of a qualified physician and diagnostic testing that will help to determine the source of allergies and plan further anti-Allergy treatment;
If you encounter an isolated Allergy to melon to use this fruit person categorically it is impossible in any form.
Though allergic to melon it is very rare, but this fruit belongs to the list of foods with high activity of allergens.
- you need to reduce or even limit human contact with the product-allergen. With food allergies, including melon, also a special diet is prescribed.
- it is recommended that at the time of treatment to give up all bad habits (alcohol, nicotine, fast food). This will speed up treatment and will give the opportunity to normalize the immune system;
- not to use anti-Allergy drugs without prescription. Unfortunately, this common tactic of self-medication can only aggravate the situation with chemical toxicity from the action of properly selected drugs.