Journal article
Occupational sensitization to lactase
Abstract
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 …
Authors
Muir DCF; Verrall AB; Julian JA; Millman JM; Beaudin MA; Dolovich J
Journal
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Vol. 31, No. 5, pp. 570–571
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
5 1997
DOI
10.1002/(sici)1097-0274(199705)31:5<570::aid-ajim11>3.0.co;2-w
ISSN
0271-3586