[Occupational asthma induced by casein inhalation].
Reported cases of occupational asthma due to inhalation of milk proteins are rare. Our report is about the first evidence of occupational asthma in a health care worker, caused by an hidden exposure to casein, contained in a commercial dermatological powder widely used in geriatric patients treatment. The diagnosis is based on the case-history and on the positive skin prick test to a commercial and extemporary extract of the occupational allergen.
Unità Operativa di Allergologia, Ospedale Civile Maggiore di Verona.
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Bonadonna
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Crivellaro
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Dama
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Guarnieri
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Schiappoli
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Senna
D000328:Adult; D001249:Asthma / Q000139:chemically induced*; D002364:Caseins / Q000633:toxicity*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D001239:Inhalation; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*
D002364:Caseins