Yonsei Med J.  1988 Jun;29(2):193-198. 10.3349/ymj.1988.29.2.193.

Progressive Development of Bronchial Asthma from Allergic Rhinitis in a Patient Sensitized to Artemisia SPP. Pollen: A Case Report

• Park HS
• Hong CS

• KMID: 1119207
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.1988.29.2.193

Abstract

The association between allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma, that is, whether it is a seqential process or independent diseases, has not been established. We confirmed that a 25 year-old woman with allergic rhinitis sensitized to Artemisia spp. pollens and house dust mites developed bronchial asthma during a 2 year follow-up period. Severe broncho-constriction was noted after inhalation of methacholine, and the bronchoprovocation test with extract of Korean Artemisia spp. pollen showed early bronchoconstiction. Total IgE and specific IgE antibodies to Artemisia absinthium increased, compared to the initial levels. It is suggested that some patients with allergic rhinitis progress to bronchial ashtma.

Keyword

Allergic rhinitis; bronchial asthma; Korean Artemisia spp. pollen

MeSH Terms

Adult
Angiosperms
Asthma/diagnosis/*etiology
Bronchial Provocation Tests
Case Report
Female
Hay Fever/*complications/diagnosis
Human
Korea
*Pollen
Skin Tests