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Occup Environ Med 61:793-795 doi:10.1136/oem.2003.011288
  • Short report

Occupational asthma caused by cellulase and lipase in the detergent industry

Table 1

 Immunological findings and specific bronchial challenges

Enzymes at place of work Skin prick test (size, mm) RAST % binding Challenge substance Bronchial response
nd, not done.
Case 1 Cellulase 6 25 Cellulase Dual
Protease 4 8
Amylase 6 7
Case 2 Lipase 10 16 Lipase Dual
Protease 7 23
Amylase 7 62
Cellulase 5 nd
Case 3 Lipase 6 38 Lipase Dual
Protease 0 0.9
Amylase nd 0.6
Cellulase 0 1.3

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