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Occupational sensitization to lactase
Author(s) -
Muir D.C.F.,
Verrall A.B.,
Julian J.A.,
Millman J.M.,
Beaudin M.A.,
Dolovich J.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
american journal of industrial medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 104
eISSN - 1097-0274
pISSN - 0271-3586
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1097-0274(199705)31:5<570::aid-ajim11>3.0.co;2-w
Subject(s) - medicine , sensitization , occupational exposure , lactase , occupational medicine , environmental health , immunology , enzyme , biochemistry , chemistry
Occupational sensitization to lactase is reported in workers formulating and packaging this consumer product, which is used for the relief of gastrointestinal symptoms caused by intolerance to lactose. Allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and some cases of asthma were noted. There was suggestive evidence that atopic individuals may be at greater risk of sensitization. Lactase should be added to the list of potential occupational respiratory sensitizers. Am. J. Ind. Med. 31:570–571, 1997. © 1997 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.