Nickel sensitivity in asthma patients.
Nickel sulphate frequently causes allergic contact dermatitis; less known effects are nasal inflammation (rhinitis) and bronchial asthma. In this study, we aimed to find if there is a relationship between asthma and nickel sensitivity. Asthmatic patient, non-asthmatic atopic, and healthy control groups were patch tested with nickel sulphate. Nickel sensitivity was more prevalent in the asthmatic patient group compared to the non-asthmatic atopic and healthy control groups.
Gül
Ulker
U
Dermatology Clinic, Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Cakmak
Seray Külcü
SK
Olcay
Isil
I
Kiliç
Arzu
A
Gönül
Müzeyyen
M
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001249:Asthma / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009532:Nickel / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010328:Patch Tests
C029938:nickel sulfate; D009532:Nickel