[Anaphylactic reaction to camomile tea].

Authors :: Wahl S
Sator PG
Source :: Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete [Hautarzt] 2018 Nov; Vol. 69 (11), pp. 938-940.
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: The case of a man with type I allergy after the intake of camomile tea is presented. About 30 min after consumption he was hospitalised with palmar pruritus, swelling of the eyelids, upper lip and nasal mucosa as well as narrowness of the throat. Hereditary angioedema was excluded. The skin prick test confirmed the diagnosis of a type I allergy due to camomile tea.

Subjects :: Humans
Male
Pruritus
Skin Tests
Anaphylaxis
Chamomile adverse effects
Tea adverse effects

Language :: German
ISSN :: 1432-1173
Volume :: 69
Issue :: 11
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 29737365
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00105-018-4166-x