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Prevalence of occupational allergy to bell pepper pollen in greenhouses in the Netherlands by G. C. M. Groenewoud; N. W. De Jong; A. J. Van Oorschot-van Nes; A. M. Vermeulen; A. W. Van Toorenenbergen; P. G. H. Mulder; A. Burdorf; H. De Groot; R. Gerth Van Wijk is a Medicine article available to read on EtoBox.
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**Background** An increasing number of allergic complaints appear to have occurred among bell pepper greenhouse employees. **Objective** The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of work‐related allergic symptoms and the prevalence of sensitization to specific occupational allergens and its determinants. **Methods** We studied 472 employees who were invited to answer an extensive questionnaire and to be tested on location with inhalant allergens and home‐made extracts of the bell pepper plant. In addition, peak expiratory flow monitoring and RASTs were performed. **Results** Work‐related symptoms were reported in 53.8% of all cases. Sensitization to the bell pepper plant was found in 35.4%. Positive reactions to leaf, stem and/or juice, however, were associated in nearly 90% with sensitization to pollen, which appeared to be most important allergen of the plant. Sensitization to the bell pepper plant and inhalant atopy were considered the most important risk factors for the occurrence of work‐related symptoms of the upper airways (PRR 2.63, CI 2.11–3.25 and PRR 2.25, CI 1.82–2.79) as well as of the lower airways (PRR 4.08, CI 2.38–7.00 and PRR 3.16, CI 1.87–5.33). **Conc
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- Author
- G. C. M. Groenewoud; N. W. De Jong; A. J. Van Oorschot-van Nes; A. M. Vermeulen; A. W. Van Toorenenbergen; P. G. H. Mulder; A. Burdorf; H. De Groot; R. Gerth Van Wijk
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons; Wiley (Blackwell Publishing); Blackwell Publishing Inc.; Wiley (ISSN 0954-7894)
- Published
- 2002
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Medicine (Health Sciences)