cellulase and Rhinitis

cellulase has been researched along with Rhinitis* in 2 studies

Other Studies

2 other study(ies) available for cellulase and Rhinitis

ArticleYear
Cellulase allergy and challenge tests with cellulase using immunologic assessment.
    Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health, 2000, Volume: 26, Issue:3

    This study attempted to develop and evaluate a challenge test for diagnosing allergic asthma and rhinitis due to cellulase.. Challenge tests in a chamber were performed on 11 persons sensitized to cellulase. Four different enzyme-lactose mixtures, starting from a 0.03% mixture, were used. The enzyme dust was generated from a dry enzyme preparation mixed with lactose powder, using pressurized air. The cellulase concentration in the air was measured with an immunochemical method.. Nasal, pharyngeal, or bronchial symptoms could be elicited at cellulase air concentrations of 1 to 1300 microg/m3. A dose-response relationship was observed for symptoms in repeated challenge tests with increasing concentrations of cellulase. For 2 persons skin symptoms could also be reproduced.. The challenge method proved to be a practical means with which to simulate conditions at the worksite and elicit the specific respiratory symptoms of the patients.

    Topics: Adult; Asthma; Cellulase; Dust; Female; Finland; Humans; Inhalation Exposure; Male; Middle Aged; Occupational Exposure; Respiratory Function Tests; Rhinitis

2000
Occupational contact urticaria from cellulase enzyme.
    Contact dermatitis, 1998, Volume: 38, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Cellulase; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact; Dermatitis, Occupational; Humans; Immunoglobulin E; Intradermal Tests; Irritants; Male; Occupational Exposure; Rhinitis; Urticaria

1998