Allergens, garden and greenhouse

Category

Plant-Derived Allergens

Comments

Occupational asthma documented [Malo]:
Flower (various)--flower industry;
Safflower and yarrow--floral worker;
Peach leaves--fruit grower;
Ivy (Hedera helix)--florist;
Cauliflower and broccoli pollen--horticulturist;
Melon plant--agricultural worker;
A horticultural nematode (Steinernema feltiae) caused occupational asthma in a technician. The worker had positive skin test, specific IgE, and broncho-provocation testing. [PMID 26282480]

Biomedical References

Yes

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Asthma, occupational
• Contact dermatitis, allergic
• Contact urticaria

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Farming (Respiratory Hazards)