title: Sensitivity to ingested metabisulfite: variations in clinical presentation.
abstract: Two patients presented with histories compatible with an anaphylactic reaction temporally related to meals. Detailed allergy and immunologic studies indicated that the episodes were caused by sensitivity to metabisulfites. Some of the clinical implications are briefly discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000209:etiology; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D013447:Sulfites / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D013447:Sulfites; C030981:metabisulfite