Allergy to foods in patients monosensitized to <i>Artemisia</i> pollen

Ortiz, José; Martin, P. Cosmes; Lopez-Asunsolo, A.

doi:10.1111/j.1398-9995.1996.tb04495.x

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“…Some previous papers deal with the possible association between carrot and lettuce sensitization [1,2,4,10], however, like in previous studies [1] we did not find any IgE binding band at 17-18 kDa, the molecular weight of the most reactive carrot allergen [1,20]. It was also an evidence against such association that the studied patient did not present clinical or diagnostic positivity to carrot.…”

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confidence: 64%

“…Not many cases of systemic adverse reactions after lettuce intake have been described in the literature [1][2][3][4], although it has been reported as cause of occupational contact dermatitis [3,[5][6][7][8][9][10]. In fact, lettuce has been included in an important number of hypoallergenic diets [18].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Crossreactivity of lettuce sensitivity has been assayed with respect to related foods and pollens from the same Asteraceae or Compositae family, like chicory [3], mugwort [4] and ragweed [1]. There has also been evidence of the presence of common allergens with respect to a more distant vegetable food like carrot [1,2].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Study of a case of hypersensitivity to lettuce (Lactuca sativa)

Vila

Sánchez

et al. 1998

Clin Experimental Allergy

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confidence: 64%

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Study of a case of hypersensitivity to lettuce (Lactuca sativa)

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Sánchez

et al. 1998

Clin Experimental Allergy

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“…In a study of 84 patients monosensitized to Artemisia, 11 (13%) reported symptoms to sunflower seed ranging from OAS to anaphylaxis (14). A similar presentation was reported in a patient with mugwort sensitization who developed anaphylaxis after consuming a meal containing sunflower oil (85).…”

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confidence: 73%

“…Scattered case reports suggest that allergy to sunflower seed is not as common (12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23). Sunflower seeds are commonly used as bird feed, and in some cases, the first reaction following ingestion was preceded by sensitization through handling, reflecting a role by skin contact or inhalation (12,13,15).…”

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Hypersensitivities to sesame and other common edible seeds

Patel

Bahna

2016

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Several seeds have been increasingly incorporated in various food items, with consequent risk of hypersensitivity reactions that are often severe. Identification of the specific seed as the culprit is often not explored or is difficult to verify. In this article, we reviewed the English literature from January 1930 to March 2016 using PubMed and Google Scholar searching for publications relevant to hypersensitivity to common edible seeds, namely sesame, sunflower seed, poppy seed, pumpkin seed, flaxseed, and mustard seed. Considering the worldwide consumption of those seeds, the number of published articles on the subject was relatively small and was mainly as case reports rather than large series. Allergy to sesame was more reported than to other seeds, with an estimated prevalence of 0.1-0.2%. In this review, we summarize the information relevant to each of the six seeds and their oils regarding the manifestations, routes of exposure, identified major allergens, and cross-reactivity with other seeds or other foods. We also addressed the important role of a thorough history taking in suspecting seed allergy, the limited reliability of routine diagnostic procedures, and the importance of verification by appropriate challenge tests. At present, management is basically dietary avoidance and the use of symptomatic medications that may include epinephrine auto-injectors. We did not encounter any well-designed studies on immunotherapy for seed allergy, but it is hoped that such a gap be filled by the development of safe effective protocols in the near future.With the growing trend of incorporating seeds in diet, hypersensitivity reactions have been increasingly occurring but are rarely suspected. The problem is compounded by the difficulty in identifying the culprit and the apparent underreporting. MethodsIn this article, we review the English literature from January 1930 to March 2016 using PubMed and Google Scholar. Special attention was directed to hypersensitivity reactions to commonly consumed seeds, namely sesame, sunflower, poppy, flaxseed, and pumpkin seed, and their respective oils. We also summarize the studies on the identified allergens and the cross-reactivities among these seeds and with other foods.

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