Asthma caused by bromelin inhalation.
Two cases are reported of bronchial asthma caused by inhalation of bromelin, a proteolytic enzyme utilized in some anti-inflammatory medicine. Prick test results with bromelin extract were positive. Inhalation tests gave immediate reactions which were blocked by sodium cromoglycate, but not corticosteroids.
D000328:Adult; D001249:Asthma / Q000139:chemically induced*; D001963:Bromelains / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry; D008297:Male
D001963:Bromelains