Sulfite sensitivity: relationship between sulfite plasma levels and bronchospasm: case report.

Authors :: Acosta R
Granados J
Mourelle M
Perez-Alvarez V
Quezada E
Source :: Annals of allergy [Ann Allergy] 1989 May; Vol. 62 (5), pp. 402-5.
Publication Year :: 1989
Abstract: The present study describes a case of a 38-year-old nurse with asthma and probable sensitivity to sulfites. A double-blind challenge with sulfite and placebo was performed, pulmonary function tests were measured along with plasma levels of sulfites. A deficiency in sulfite-oxidase is suggested as the trigger mechanism of bronchospasm.

Subjects :: Adult
Asthma chemically induced
Bronchial Spasm blood
Female
Humans
Lung Volume Measurements
Sulfites blood
Sulfites pharmacology
Time Factors
Bronchial Spasm chemically induced
Drug Hypersensitivity etiology
Sulfites adverse effects

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