@article {Bonadonna609, author = {P Bonadonna and G Senna and G Passalacqua}, title = {Dermatological powder as hidden cause of occupational allergy due to casein: a case report}, volume = {60}, number = {8}, pages = {609--610}, year = {2003}, doi = {10.1136/oem.60.8.609}, publisher = {BMJ Publishing Group Ltd}, abstract = {We report a case of occupational asthma due to hidden casein, contained in a dermatological powder. A 44 year old nurse reported the recent onset of rhinitis and asthma, clearly related to the work environment. Skin tests for food allergens revealed a positivity for milk proteins. The source of dispersed milk proteins in the work environment was found to be a dermatological formulation of an inert refreshing powder, used to treat excoriated areas in the elderly. Skin prick tests confirmed the positivity to casein and to the commercial product.}, issn = {1351-0711}, URL = {https://oem.bmj.com/content/60/8/609}, eprint = {https://oem.bmj.com/content/60/8/609.full.pdf}, journal = {Occupational and Environmental Medicine} }