{"id":5784,"date":"2023-07-19T19:16:24","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T12:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=5784"},"modified":"2023-07-19T19:16:24","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T12:16:24","slug":"an-ent-explains-pineapple-tongue-irritation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=5784","title":{"rendered":"An ENT Explains Pineapple Tongue Irritation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">O<\/span>ne bite of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-of-pineapple\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-of-pineapple\/\">pineapple<\/a> and my fate is usually sealed: For the next several hours, my tongue will feel like the texture of sandpaper and has a (rather uncomfortable) tingly sensation. Despite the discomfort, what\u2019s comforting to know is that I\u2019m definitely not alone\u2014tons of folks have taken to social media to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@anaxibarra\/video\/7003500551639960837\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@anaxibarra\/video\/7003500551639960837\">express their concerns over a similar experience<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p>I\u2019ll be frank: In the past, I\u2019ve chalked up my pineapple-induced mouth woes to nothing more than a very mild allergy of some sort (since my symptoms clear up on their own after a while). However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comhs.org\/find-a-doctor\/h\/husain-inna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.comhs.org\/find-a-doctor\/h\/husain-inna\">Inna A. Husain, MD<\/a>, the medical director of laryngology at Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana, says an allergy is likely not the case.<\/p>\n<p>While pineapple allergies are possible, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyallergy.com\/pineapple-allergy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.nyallergy.com\/pineapple-allergy\/\">they\u2019re\u00a0 extremely rare<\/a>. So, why do so many people experience discomfort when noshing on this tropical fruit? Dr. Husain explains it\u2019s simple: Enzymes. Ahead we uncover the root cause of \u2018pineapple tongue\u2019 discomfort and the best way to avoid it.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why pineapple can cause mouth and tongue irritation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>According to Dr. Husain, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-is-bromelain\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-is-bromelain\/\">pineapples contain an enzyme called bromelain<\/a>, which is likely the main culprit behind most pineapple-related mouth and tongue irritation. \u201cBromelain is a combination of two proteases. For context, a protease is a special type of enzyme that breaks down protein. This is why pineapple can be a great meat tenderizer,\u201d Dr. Husain says. Unfortunately, pineapple can cause a similar reaction in the mouth. \u201cBromelain also breaks down protein found in the lining of your mouth, known as mucosa,\u201d she adds, which results in the irritation so many of us often experience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pineapple-tongue-irritation\/\" current-title=\"\u2018Pineapple Tongue\u2019 Is a Legitimate Thing, Says an ENT\u2014Here\u2019s How To Stop the Burning Sensation in Its Tracks\" current-image=\"pineapple-tongue-425x285.png\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-01-19\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pineapple-tongue-irritation\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pineapple-tongue-irritation\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pineapple-tongue-irritation\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>But that\u2019s just one piece of the puzzle. In addition to the bromelain, Dr. Husain points out that pineapples are also naturally acidic, which can further exacerbate irritation. \u201cPineapple is acidic, so the thought is that the bromelain breaks down the mucosal barrier, which causes the acid in pineapple to be more irritating,\u201d she says. Dr. Husain says the combination of the two is what sets pineapple apart from other fruits. (For example, although papayas also contain bromelain, they\u2019re not as acidic, which is why most won\u2019t experience the same tingling sensation as they do with pineapple.)<\/p>\n<p>That said, there\u2019s no denying that all this talk about bromelain-induced burning or itchiness in the mouth and throat can sound exceptionally alarming. However, Dr. Husain reassures us that it isn\u2019t too much cause for concern (at least not in most cases). \u201cDon\u2019t worry. The amount of damage that is happening is mild, and the tissue will already start healing itself after the consumption of the pineapple. This is why most of the time, the sensation is brief,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t worry. The amount of damage that is happening is mild, and the tissue will already start healing itself after the consumption of the pineapple. This is why most of the time, the sensation is brief.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>But it\u2019s worth noting that although (we reiterate) pineapple allergies are rare, they still are possible. A pineapple allergy can result in more severe symptoms like excessive irritation in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/pineapple-allergy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/pineapple-allergy\">mouth, rashes, swelling, or\u2014in severe cases\u2014anaphylaxis<\/a>, a life-threatening condition that needs urgent medical attention. If you believe you\u2019re experiencing a pineapple allergy, it\u2019s best to consult with a medical professional on how to treat it.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@charlotte_chew\/video\/7197058327589801217\" data-video-id=\"7197058327589801217\">\n<section><a title=\"@charlotte_chew\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@charlotte_chew?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@charlotte_chew?refer=embed\">@charlotte_chew<\/a> Pineapple lover will loves these tips. Who can resist that juicy sweet refreshing pineapple! <a title=\"charlottechew\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/charlottechew?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/charlottechew?refer=embed\">#charlottechew<\/a> <a title=\"charlottechewnutritionist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/charlottechewnutritionist?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/charlottechewnutritionist?refer=embed\">#charlottechewnutritionist<\/a> <a title=\"welcome2023\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/welcome2023?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/welcome2023?refer=embed\">#welcome2023<\/a> <a title=\"learnontiktok\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/learnontiktok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/learnontiktok?refer=embed\">#learnontiktok<\/a> <a title=\"tiktokguru\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/tiktokguru?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/tiktokguru?refer=embed\">#TikTokGuru<\/a> <a title=\"cnybazaar2023\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/cnybazaar2023?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/cnybazaar2023?refer=embed\">#CNYBazaar2023<\/a> <a title=\"\u266c original sound - tuckerbudzyn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7176603581355903790?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7176603581355903790?refer=embed\">\u266c original sound &#8211; tuckerbudzyn<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>How to prevent pineapple tongue irritation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Although there\u2019s no avoiding bromelain in pineapples, Dr. Husain points out that the highest concentration of the enzyme is found in the stem of the pineapple. As such, steering clear of consuming the stems might help mitigate the reaction. But it isn\u2019t foolproof, nor the most productive or effective way to avoid pineapple-induced irritation.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Husain recommends rubbing salt on pineapple or soaking it in salt water (and rinsing before consumption). Cooking pineapple can also reduce the irritation caused by enzymes. Lastly, she says pairing the acidic fruit with dairy-based products, like cream or yogurt, can help neutralize the acid. 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Despite the discomfort, what\u2019s comforting to know is that I\u2019m definitely not alone\u2014tons of folks have taken to social media to express their concerns &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5786,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5784","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5784","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5784"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5784\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5786"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5784"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5784"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5784"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}