Korean J Med.
2013 Sep;85(3):338-340. 10.3904/kjm.2013.85.3.338.
A Case of Bronchial Constriction Due to Buckwheat Allergy
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Department of Internal Medicine, Cheongju St. Mary's Hospital, Cheongju, Korea. evergreenlee@nate.com
- KMID: 1722649
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3904/kjm.2013.85.3.338
Abstract
- Buckwheat has been reported as a food allergen that can induce urticaria, angioedema and anaphylaxis. Moreover, it can cause occupational asthma and acute exacerbation in patients with asthma. Here, we present a case of an asthmatic patient with bronchial constriction due to buckwheat, who was treated for bronchial asthma and atopic dermatitis.
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