Asthmatic reactions after nasal allergen provocation

Respiration. 1996;63(2):84-7. doi: 10.1159/000196523.

Abstract

Three bronchoconstrictive responses associated with acute rhinitis and occurring in two patients were observed among 400 nasal allergen challenges. Causative substances were birch pollen, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and HSA-conjugated pyromellitic dianhydride. Both subjects showed bronchial hyperreactivity and immediate-type sensitization to these allergens. It is concluded that bronchoobstruction nearly occurs in nasal allergen challenges. The underline pathophysiological mechanism remains unclear.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Allergens / immunology*
  • Antigens, Dermatophagoides
  • Asthma / immunology*
  • Benzoates / immunology
  • Glycoproteins / immunology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nasal Provocation Tests / adverse effects*
  • Pollen / immunology
  • Rhinitis / immunology
  • Serum Albumin / immunology
  • Trees / immunology

Substances

  • Allergens
  • Antigens, Dermatophagoides
  • Benzoates
  • Glycoproteins
  • Serum Albumin
  • pyromellitic dianhydride