Delayed psyllium allergy in three nurses. 1992

M A Ford, and G Cristea, and W D Robbins, and G R Gentes, and S J Harper, and J P Rindone
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 21218.

The use of psyllium has been associated with various allergic reactions. Three nurses at the Prescott Veterans Affairs Medical Center had differing degrees of psyllium allergy. The reactions ranged from sneezing to chest congestion and wheezing. Two nurses were available for skin testing, and both had a positive wheal reaction. Psyllium allergic reactions have been reported rarely in the literature; however, they may be more prevalent than previously realized.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008397 Masks Devices that cover the nose and mouth to maintain aseptic conditions often for the prevention of the spread of infections (e.g. COVID19) or to administer inhaled anesthetics or other gases. Mask
D009741 Nursing Staff, Hospital Personnel who provide nursing service to patients in a hospital. Hospital Nursing Staff,Hospital Nursing Staffs,Nursing Staffs, Hospital,Staff, Hospital Nursing,Staffs, Hospital Nursing
D011620 Psyllium Dried, ripe seeds of PLANTAGO PSYLLIUM; PLANTAGO INDICA; and PLANTAGO OVATA. Plantain seeds swell in water and are used as demulcents and bulk laxatives. Ispaghula,Semen Plantaginis,Isogel,Ispaghule Gum,Metamucil,Plantaglucide,Plantago Seed,Reguval,Gum, Ispaghule,Plantaginis, Semen,Seed, Plantago
D006787 Hospitals, Veterans Hospitals providing medical care to veterans of wars. Veterans Hospitals,Hospital, Veterans,Veterans Hospital
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000485 Allergens Antigen-type substances that produce immediate hypersensitivity (HYPERSENSITIVITY, IMMEDIATE). Allergen
D016273 Occupational Exposure The exposure to potentially harmful chemical, physical, or biological agents that occurs as a result of one's occupation. Exposure, Occupational,Exposures, Occupational,Occupational Exposures

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