Occupational Asthma Reference
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ZAWODOWA A, PAPAINA W, PRZYPADKU O,
PAPAIN-INDUCED OCCUPATIONAL RHINOCONJUNCTIVITIS AND ASTHMA – A CASE REPORT,
Med Pracy,
2016;67:109-112,
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ZAWODOWA A, PAPAINA W, PRZYPADKU O,
PAPAIN-INDUCED OCCUPATIONAL RHINOCONJUNCTIVITIS AND ASTHMA - A CASE REPORT,
Med Pracy)
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Keywords: Poland, oa, case report,papain, OR, challenge, IgE, spice packer, sputum,
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Abstract
This report presents a case of occupational asthma, rhinitis and conjunctivitis to papain in a 50-year-old herbs and spices packer, with documented increased eosinophilia in induced sputum and in the nasal lavage fluids after a specific inhalation challenge
test (SICT) and specific nasal challenge test (SNCT) with this enzyme. Immunoglobulin E-mediated (IgE) sensitization to papain was confirmed by positive results of a skin prick test with specific solution. Specific inhalation and nasal challenge tests
demonstrated a direct and significant link between the exposure to this protease and the allergic response from the respiratory system. Additionally, the SNCT induced a severe reaction of the conjunctivae and a significant increase in the count of eosinophils in tears, despite the lack of direct contact of the allergen with the conjunctiva. Med Pr 2016;67(1):109–112
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