A person allergic to cinammon can develop a contact/allergic stomatitis when exposed to foods that contain cinammon.
Foods that contain cinammon may include:
(1) chewing gum
(2) apple sauce
(3) herbal teas
(4) breakfast cereals
(5) candy
The patient develops a stomatitis with discomfort/pain and edema. Chronic exposure can result in hyperkeratosis and a lichenoid mucositis.
There may also be inflammation of the oral mucosa, pharynx and esophagus.
Diagnosis:
(1) demonstration of allergy to cinammon (skin testing, RAST, other)
(2) improvement on avoidance of cinammon
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Specialty: Otolaryngology
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