Allergens, flowers

Agent Name
Allergens, flowers
Major Category
Biological Agents
Category
Plant-Derived Allergens
Comments
Occupational asthma documented:
Limonium tataricum--floral worker;
Decorative flowers--floral worker;
Spathe flowers--floral worker;
Baby's breath (Gypsophila paniculata)--florist;
Cyclamen (flowering plants)--florists;
Roses--rose grower;
Bells of Ireland (Molucella laevis)--grower; [Malo]
Occupational contact urticaria documented:
Chrysanthemum; Lilies (Lilium longiflorum); Limonium trataricum (dried flowers); Spathe flower (Spathiphyllum wallisii); Tulips; Verbena; Yucca; Gerbera-Barberton daisy; Baby's breath; Lime flowers; Madagascar jasmine; Poinsettia; Christmas cactus; [Kanerva, p. 222]
Allergic contact dermatitis is the most common allergy in tulip handlers. Chrysanthemum also cause allergic contact dermatitis in florists. [Marks, p. 262, 321]
Biomedical References

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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