Progressive Development of Bronchial Asthma from Allergic Rhinitis in a Patient Sensitized to Artemisia SPP. Pollen: A Case Report.
10.3349/ymj.1988.29.2.193
- Author:
Hae Sim PARK
1
;
Chein Soo HONG
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Allergic rhinitis;
bronchial asthma;
Korean Artemisia spp. pollen
- MeSH:
Adult;
Angiosperms;
Asthma/diagnosis/*etiology;
Bronchial Provocation Tests;
Case Report;
Female;
Hay Fever/*complications/diagnosis;
Human;
Korea;
*Pollen;
Skin Tests
- From:Yonsei Medical Journal
1988;29(2):193-198
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The association between allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma, that is, whether it is a seqential process or independent diseases, has not been established. We confirmed that a 25 year-old woman with allergic rhinitis sensitized to Artemisia spp. pollens and house dust mites developed bronchial asthma during a 2 year follow-up period. Severe broncho-constriction was noted after inhalation of methacholine, and the bronchoprovocation test with extract of Korean Artemisia spp. pollen showed early bronchoconstiction. Total IgE and specific IgE antibodies to Artemisia absinthium increased, compared to the initial levels. It is suggested that some patients with allergic rhinitis progress to bronchial ashtma.
