Walusiak J
Kliniki Chorób Zawodowych, Instytut Medycyny Pracy, Lodzi.
Med Pr. 2000;51(1):45-50.
In many countries baker's respiratory allergy is reported as one of the most common occupational diseases. The paper presents epidemiological data on and risk factors of sensitisation to bakery allergens. Different flour allergens, especially those of wheat and soya flour, and (alpha-amylase are also described, and problems occurring most frequently in diagnosing occupational allergy to flour discussed. It is stressed that skin prick tests should be included into the battery of preliminary examinations before starting vocational training.
在许多国家，面包师的呼吸道过敏被报告为最常见的职业病之一。本文介绍了对烘焙食品过敏原致敏的流行病学数据和风险因素。还描述了不同的面粉过敏原，尤其是小麦粉和大豆粉中的过敏原，以及α淀粉酶，并且讨论了在诊断面粉职业性过敏时最常出现的问题。文中强调，在开始职业培训之前，皮肤点刺试验应纳入初步检查项目中。
