Occupational asthma in bakeries caused by sensitivity to α‐amylase
- 1 May 1991
- Vol. 46 (4), 274-276
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1398-9995.1991.tb00585.x
Abstract
We report on a patient with asthma induced by occupational exposure to alpha-amylase derived from Aspergillus oryzae, which is a component of bread additives. A type I hypersensitivity to this enzyme was demonstrated by means of skin test, immunoassay for specific IgE, and immediate bronchial provocation test response to an alpha-amylase extract.Keywords
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