Sunflower seeds are good for the body. However, there are people who are allergic to sunflower seeds and products derived from sunflower seeds. This kind of allergy is not very common but could still happen to many children and adults even if no other family member is affected.
Sunflower Seed Allergy Symptoms
- The following are the symptoms of sunflower seed allergy:
- Asthma
- Tongue swelling
- Hoarseness
- Lip swelling
- Throat swelling
- Watery eyes
- Sore eyes
- Itchy eyes
- Red eyes
- Runny nose
- Cough
- Sneezing
- Wheezing
- Itching
- Headache
- Sinus pain
- Itchy mouth
- Hives
- Redness around lips
- Constipation
- Swallowing problems
- Abdominal pain
- Eczema
- Nausea
- Skin flushing
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Tingling mouth
- Breathing problems
- Disturbed sleep
- Facial redness
- Facial swelling
- Low blood pressure
- Lightheadedness
- It is important to take note of the symptoms presented so that the doctor is informed of these symptoms.
- Of course, the presence of all the symptoms do not immediately mean allergy to sunflower seeds as long as the patient did not eat sunflower seeds.
Sunflower Seed Allergy Treatment
- To treat the allergy, the patient should first stop eating the seeds.
- It is also good to avoid contact with the allergen as much as possible.
- If the patient presents asthmatic symptoms, bronchodilators may have to be used.
- If the patient has severe breathing difficulties, oxygen might be given.
- If anaphylaxis reaction occurs, adrenalin injections will be very useful.
Sunflower Seed Allergy Cross Reactivity
- Sunflower seeds allergy has cross reactivity with other allergens such as Honey bee head extract, Mugwort pollen, Sunflower pollen, and Birch pollen.