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Could Intake Of Walnuts And Increased Intake Of Salmon Cause Nasal Blockage And Inflammation?

I have recently started taking walnuts because of their omega 3 fatty acid contents, because I am suffering a bit more aches and pains , I am 82, I suffer with a blocked right nostril at night and wondering if I may have a small reaction to walnuts. I also have increased my fish meals, ie, Salmon, mostly I am trying to find out what is causing my nasal inflamation. Regards david
Thu, 3 Jul 2014
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Allergist and Immunologist 's  Response
Hello David,

Thank you for asking at HCM.

Although both walnut & fish are known as major food allergy causes, your history is not typical of that of a food allergy/reaction.

Most important thing, an allergic reaction cannot cause one-sided symptoms, in your case you have blocked right sided nostril. One-sided symptoms usually point to some local cause.

Fish is considered a histamine-rich food, however, again, histamine would not cause one-sided nose blockade.

One more thing, food allergy usually manifests as rhinitis symptoms within 1-2 hours of consuming food. So by keen observation, you can know that which food may be the cause.

Thus, although both walnut & fish are considered highly allergenic, and they can be tasted for allergy also, at present I would suggest you not to worry and if you have significant one-sided nasal obstruction, I would advice you to consult an ENT specialist who will examine the nasal cavity.

Hope this will help you.

Wish you best of the health.

Regards.

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Could Intake Of Walnuts And Increased Intake Of Salmon Cause Nasal Blockage And Inflammation?

Hello David, Thank you for asking at HCM. Although both walnut & fish are known as major food allergy causes, your history is not typical of that of a food allergy/reaction. Most important thing, an allergic reaction cannot cause one-sided symptoms, in your case you have blocked right sided nostril. One-sided symptoms usually point to some local cause. Fish is considered a histamine-rich food, however, again, histamine would not cause one-sided nose blockade. One more thing, food allergy usually manifests as rhinitis symptoms within 1-2 hours of consuming food. So by keen observation, you can know that which food may be the cause. Thus, although both walnut & fish are considered highly allergenic, and they can be tasted for allergy also, at present I would suggest you not to worry and if you have significant one-sided nasal obstruction, I would advice you to consult an ENT specialist who will examine the nasal cavity. Hope this will help you. Wish you best of the health. Regards.