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Anaphylactic Shock due to Ingestion of Psyllium Laxative
Author(s) -
SUHONEN RAIMO,
KANTOLA ILKKA,
BJÖRKSTEN FRED
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
allergy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.363
H-Index - 173
eISSN - 1398-9995
pISSN - 0105-4538
DOI - 10.1111/j.1398-9995.1983.tb04132.x
Subject(s) - psyllium , laxative , ingestion , medicine , anaphylactic shock , anaphylaxis , shock (circulatory) , gastroenterology , pharmacology , allergy , immunology , constipation , food science , chemistry , dietary fiber
Psyllium, seed of Plantago ovata , is a major constituent of several bulk laxatives. There are several reports on its role as an occupational respiratory allergen. We describe a severe anaphylactic reaction caused by ingestion of psyllium laxative. The hypersensitivity to Plantago ovata was confirmed by skin testing and RAST. The possibility of hypersensitivity reaction to psyllium laxatives should be recognized and included in marketing information.