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Menthol-induced asthma: a case report.

M A dos Santos1, C E Santos Galvão, F Morato Castro

  • 1Allergy Unit, University of São Paulo Medical School, Brazil.

Journal of Investigational Allergology & Clinical Immunology
|July 5, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Menthol can trigger asthma symptoms in individuals without prior allergies. Diagnosis involves exposure history and specific tests, with avoidance as the primary treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Allergology
  • Pulmonology
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition often linked to allergens.
  • Menthol, a common compound in consumer products, is not typically recognized as an asthma trigger.

Observation:

  • A 40-year-old woman with no prior allergy history developed asthma-like symptoms.
  • Symptoms included dyspnea, wheezing, and nasal issues upon exposure to mentholated products like toothpaste and candies.
  • These symptoms occurred consistently over a two-year period.

Findings:

  • The patient's asthma etiology was strongly suspected due to menthol exposure history.
  • Diagnostic confirmation was achieved through specific skin tests and bronchial challenge with menthol.
  • The condition was identified as menthol-induced asthma.

Implications:

  • This case highlights menthol as a potential, albeit uncommon, asthma trigger.
  • Physicians should consider menthol sensitivity in patients with unexplained respiratory symptoms.
  • Management involves strict avoidance of menthol and its derivatives for symptom control.

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