Workplace allergenicity of a psyllium-containing bulk laxative.
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.
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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
D002400:Cathartics; D007073:Immunoglobulin E; D011620:Psyllium