Dimitri wrote:
>
> "Paul McNoob" > wrote in message
> ...
> > For the first time in my life (at 37 years old), I had a Mango about
> > 3-4 months ago.
> >
> > I had my very second Mango 2 days ago, and today, my lips are a LITTLE
> > puffier than normal (but not too noticeable) and feel chapped. The
> > same irritation I had after the first time I had the mango.
> >
> > Is it possible to be allergic to Mango? I'm not allergic to anything -
> > nuts, fruits, veggies, seafood, nothing.
> >
> > So why mango? I guess I'll have to search the 'net for this one..
> >
> > The day after eating the mango, my lips feel like I'm about to get a
> > coldsore (which I get). I'm now on the 2nd day after eating the mango
> > and no cold sore, but like i said above, my lips are irritated/chapped
> > feeling.
> >
> > Strange!
>
> Not strange at all.
>
> Mango "is one of the big 8 allergens."
>
> Talk you your doctor you might want to start carrying an Epi-Pen.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epi-pen
>
> http://allergyadvisor.com/Educational/February04.htm
>
> Dimitri

A visit to a good allergist, not your regular doctor would be
worthwhile. A single visit can get you well tested and identify
allergens. Immunotherapy treatments can work very well.