Chronic rhinitis with nasal polyposis associated with sodium glutamate intolerance

Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 2007;144(2):159-61. doi: 10.1159/000103229. Epub 2007 May 29.

Abstract

The study reports a case of perennial rhinitis with bilateral polyposis. A careful diagnostic workup revealed that the disorder was caused by sodium glutamate intolerance. This is the first study showing an association between intolerance to food additives and nasal polyposis.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chronic Disease
  • Female
  • Food Additives / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Nasal Polyps / diagnosis
  • Nasal Polyps / immunology*
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / diagnosis
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / immunology*
  • Sodium Glutamate / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Food Additives
  • Sodium Glutamate