Kissing could kill me: Men must follow three strict rules before we smooch because of this chronic condition

Call it the kiss of death.Lusty lads looking to lick lips with Caroline Cray Quinn better be careful because a smooch could prove fatal.

The Boston-based beauty suffers from severe food allergies, as well as a chronic condition known as mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). MCAS is an immune disease that causes her cells to incorrectly identify things as severe allergens — including all but two foods, oats and hypoallergenic formula.The disorder causes intense episodes of swelling, shortness of breath, hives, diarrhea, vomiting and other symptoms.

In severe cases, it may lead to life-threatening anaphylaxis, per ClevelandClinic. Thus any men looking to kiss Quinn need to follow three rules.“Rule No.

1 is that they can’t have any of my six main anaphylactic allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, kiwi, mustard or seafood) within 24 hours of kissing me,” Quinn explained to more than 1.7 million TikTok viewers in a viral vid. “The second rule is that they can’t eat anything three hours prior to kissing me,” the cautious kisser continued in the clip.“Rule No.

3 is that they have to brush their teeth.”Should a prospective paramour fail to meet those prerequisites prior to puckering up, the consequences could be deadly for the blonde.And, sadly, she’s not alone. Roughly one in six people, including the A-list likes of singers Billie Eilish and Halsey, are diagnosed with a form of mast cell disease, with MCAS being the most common, according to the Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Clinic. Natasha Coates, 27, a UK gymnast stricken with the disease, is severely allergic to “strong emotions.” Bouts of laughter, sadness or stress could trigger a fatal chemical reaction. Coates, who, like Quinn, has shared the harrowing details of her health struggles online, revealed she planned her own funeral at age 20 due to the seriousness of her sickness. Quinn, however, has made it her mission to focus on living a “full and happy” life, rather than pre...