[Allergic bronchial asthma caused by bromelin].
The proteolytic enzymes of Bromeliaceae (bromelin) are commonly used in pharmaceutical industries, food production and diagnostic laboratories. We report two cases of occupational allergy to bromelin with predominantly respiratory manifestation (allergic bronchial asthma). Obviously sensitisation to bromelin usually takes place due to inhalation and not due to ingestion.
Gailhofer
G
G
Universitätsklinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Graz, Osterreich.
Teubl
I
I
Wilders-Truschnig
M
M
Ludvan
M
M
D001249:Asthma / Q000139:chemically induced*; D001963:Bromelains / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000378:metabolism; D007428:Intradermal Tests; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012130:Respiratory Hypersensitivity / Q000139:chemically induced*
D007073:Immunoglobulin E; D001963:Bromelains
Allergisches Asthma bronchiale durch Bromelin.