Rhinoconjunctivitis and occupational asthma caused by Diplotaxis erucoides (wall rocket).
Wall rocket (Diplotaxis erucoides) is a common Crucifera plant that grows in European and American vineyards and olive groves. We present the cases of 2 farmers with rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma related to wine-growing tasks during D erucoides pollination (March-April). The aim of this work was to demonstrate that occupational symptoms were caused by D erucoides pollen sensitization. Cutaneous tests, specific IgE measurements, conjunctival and bronchial provocation tests, and peak-flow measurements during working days were performed.
Brito
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Section of Allergy, Hospital Complex, Ronda del Carmen, Ciudad Real, Spain.
Mur
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P
Bartolomé
B
B
Galindo
P A
PA
Gómez
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E
Borja
J
J
Martínez
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A
D000328:Adult; D000485:Allergens / Q000276:immunology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001985:Bronchial Provocation Tests; D003233:Conjunctivitis, Allergic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005541:Forced Expiratory Volume; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000096:biosynthesis; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010944:Plants / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000276:immunology*; D011058:Pollen / Q000276:immunology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006255:Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012882:Skin Tests
D000485:Allergens; D007073:Immunoglobulin E