Anaphylaxis following psyllium ingestion |
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| Authors: | Gary P. Zaloga Ulf R. Hierlwimmer Renata J. Engler |
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| Affiliation: | 1. From the Department of Medicine, Allergy Branch, Naval Hospital Bethesda, Md. USA;2. From the Department of Medicine, Uniformed Servies University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Md. USA |
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| Abstract: | Psyllium is a hydrophilic agent found in many bulk laxative preparations. We report the occurrence of an anaphylactic reaction in a patient after ingestion of a psyllium-containing laxative. IgE mediation of the reaction was suggested by a positive immediate skin test to psyllium, positive passive transfer skin test, lack of skin response during passive transfer with heat treated serum, and an elevated IgE (RAST) to psyllium seed. |
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| Keywords: | Reprint requests: Gary P. Zaloga M.D. Naval Hospital Bethesda MD 20814. |
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