title: Nasal peak-flow-rate recording is useful in detecting allergic nasal reactions--a case report.
abstract: Serial nasal peak-expiratory-flow-rate recordings have been used to detect changes in nasal patency. A hospital nurse with allergy to latex showed a marked decrease in nasal flow when exposed to latex gloves in a challenge test and in her work environment. We propose using the method as a diagnostic tool for allergic rhinitis in occupational and other exposure situations in which nasal blockage is a prominent symptom.
authors.affiliation: Department of Occupational Medicine, Huddinge Hospital, Sweden.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ahman
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Wrangsjö
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology / Q000503:physiopathology; D009299:Nasal Provocation Tests; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D010366:Peak Expiratory Flow Rate; D012221:Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology / Q000503:physiopathology; D012408:Rubber / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D012408:Rubber