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Calypso4811
07/10/08
Calypso4811
Category: Allergy driven asthma

Can eating watermelon or cantaloupe trigger asthma attacks?

I've never had allergy testing, but it is obvious I have allergic reactions to certain pollens.  I have noticed that when I eat watermelon, cantaloupe, grapes, and possibly, nectarines, I begin experiencing asthma problems. My asthma is generally very mild and, it seems, only acts up when…

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