Rhinoconjunctivitis and occupational asthma caused by Diplotaxis erucoides (wall rocket)

J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2001 Jul;108(1):125-7. doi: 10.1067/mai.2001.115756.

Abstract

Wall rocket (Diplotaxis erucoides) is a common Crucifera plant that grows in European and American vineyards and olive groves. We present the cases of 2 farmers with rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma related to wine-growing tasks during D erucoides pollination (March-April). The aim of this work was to demonstrate that occupational symptoms were caused by D erucoides pollen sensitization. Cutaneous tests, specific IgE measurements, conjunctival and bronchial provocation tests, and peak-flow measurements during working days were performed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Allergens / immunology
  • Allergens / ultrastructure
  • Asthma / diagnosis*
  • Bronchial Provocation Tests
  • Conjunctivitis, Allergic / diagnosis*
  • Forced Expiratory Volume
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin E / biosynthesis
  • Male
  • Occupational Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Plants / anatomy & histology
  • Plants / immunology*
  • Pollen / immunology
  • Pollen / ultrastructure
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / diagnosis*
  • Skin Tests

Substances

  • Allergens
  • Immunoglobulin E