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Latex-Induced allergic rhinitis in a laboratory nurse

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

V. Kujala ,
T. Pirilä ,
A. Niinimäki  and
K. Reijula
V. Kujala*
Affiliation:
Department of Public Health Science and General Practice, University of Oulu, Finland
T. Pirilä
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngologyt, Oulu University Hospital, Finland
A. Niinimäki
Affiliation:
Department of Dermatology, Oulu University Hospital, Finland
K. Reijula
Affiliation:
Department of Public Health Science and General Practice, University of Oulu, Finland Allergy-Immunology Division, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland
*
Dr V. Kujala, Department of Public Health Science and General Practice, University of Oulu, Aapistie 1, FIN-90220 Oulu, Finland. Fax: 358-81-3163478
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Abstract

A case of occupational rhinitis in association with natural rubber latex hypersensitivity is presented. In the nasal provocation test for natural rubber latex glove powder the nurse experienced rhinorrhoea. A significant increase in the amount of nasal secretion and mucosal oedema could be detected. The patient also showed a positive skin prick test to natural rubber latex allergens, and an elevated natural rubber specific IgE level in her serum. This, to our knowledge, has not been previously reported in the literature.

Keywords

LatexRubberAllergyOccupational diseasesRhinitis
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 109 , Issue 11 , November 1995 , pp. 1094 - 1096
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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