Anaphylaxis following psyllium ingestion.
Psyllium is a hydrophilic agent found in many bulk laxative preparations. We report the occurrence of an anaphylactic reaction in a patient after ingestion of a psyllium-containing laxative. IgE mediation of the reaction was suggested by a positive immediate skin test to psyllium, positive passive transfer skin test, lack of skin response during passive transfer with heat treated serum, and an elevated IgE (RAST) to psyllium seed.
D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004155:Diphenhydramine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007528:Isoetharine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011620:Psyllium / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology; D012138:Respiratory Therapy; D012882:Skin Tests
D003907:Dexamethasone; D011620:Psyllium; D004155:Diphenhydramine; D004837:Epinephrine; D007528:Isoetharine