Transportation. Located in the foothills of the Andes Mountains, Mendoza is the capital city of the province of Mendoza, one of Argentina's main wine-producing areas and one of the World Great Wine Capital.
Those with pollen allergies may develop hives as a reaction to some plants and foods. The Mayo Clinic describes this as cross-reactivity, in which a fruit or vegetable may trigger a flare up, usually felt as a tingle or itch in the mouth. Even bananas and apples can cause a reaction.
Pollen food allergy syndrome is a condition related to hay fever. It can cause symptoms including a swollen throat and tonsils. In extreme cases it causes anaphylaxis, according to MayoClinc.com. The condition occurs when a particular vegetable or fruit contains similar proteins to those found in pollen substances.