Pear Allergy in Children: Symptoms, Causes & Management

Allergies to fruits and vegetables are common in children. Multiple signs and symptoms of a pear allergy in kids is called "oral allergy syndrome" (OAS). The Allergy and Asthma Network states that OAS is specific to pollen-producing fruit and vegetables and manifests itself in the mouth, lips, nose and eye areas. Other signs and symptoms of a pear allergy in kids could have life-threatening consequences if left untreated.

Hives

• One of the signs and symptoms of a pear allergy in kids includes developing hives around the mouth or other areas of the body that pears touch.

Itching

• The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia states that itching around the mouth and lips are signs of food allergies in kids, including allergies to pears.

Swelling

• In severe cases, kids experience swelling around the mouth and lips and in the throat when they have pear allergies, according to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Eyes

• Signs and symptoms of a pear allergy in children manifest themselves in the eyes, causing itchy, red, watery or swollen eyes.

Nose

• The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia says that other signs and symptoms of a pear allergy in kids are swollen gums and runny noses.

Anaphylactic Shock

• A severe sign of a pear allergy is anaphylactic shock. This is a serious condition in which the throat swells to the point where breathing can be cut off, and without medical intervention, children can die.