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Title:

Anaphylactic reaction to camomile tea.

Document type:
Case Reports; Journal Article
Author(s):
Andres, C; Chen, WC; Ollert, M; Mempel, M; Darsow, U; Ring, J
Abstract:
A type-IV-allergic reaction to German camomile (Matricaria chamomilla) in a form of allergic contact dermatitis is not unusual. However, only a few cases of anaphylactic reaction to camomile have been described in the literature.We present the case of a 38-year-old Caucasian man who developed an episode of severe anaphylaxis with generalized urticaria, angioedema and severe dyspnoea one hour after consuming camomile tea. Laboratory examination demonstrated a total serum IgE of 123 kU/l with spec...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Allergol Int
Year:
2009
Journal volume:
58
Journal issue:
1
Pages contribution:
135-6
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.2332/allergolint.C-08-63
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19050375
Print-ISSN:
1323-8930
TUM Institution:
Molekulare Allergologie (Prof. Schmidt-Weber)
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