title: Workplace allergenicity of a psyllium-containing bulk laxative.
abstract: IgE antibodies specific to psyllium were demonstrated by RAST in a patient with work-place-related asthmatic and dermatological reactions. Antibodies were not cross-reactive with the related plant, English plantain.
authors.forename: W F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Gauss
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Alarie
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Karol
mesh_terms: D001249:Asthma / Q000139:chemically induced*; D002400:Cathartics; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D004345:Drug Industry; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000032:analysis; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011620:Psyllium / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology; D011852:Radioallergosorbent Test
chemical_list: D002400:Cathartics; D007073:Immunoglobulin E; D011620:Psyllium