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  • Occupational asthma is a significant concern for farmers due to extensive exposure to diverse allergens.
  • A 29-year-old farmer presented with a history of allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, and work-related asthma.

Observation:

  • The patient exhibited sensitization to grass pollen, wheat, rye flour, animal facility dust, and animal feed.
  • Work-related asthma was confirmed through spirometry and fractional exhaled nitric oxide measurements.
  • Specific IgE-binding was observed for grass pollen and triticale, with IgE inhibition ruling out cross-reactivity for triticale.

Findings:

  • Immunoblotting revealed dominant IgE binding to grass pollen and triticale.
  • Recombinant wheat allergen testing indicated sensitization to profilin, peroxidase, and specific lipid transfer proteins.
  • Triticale allergy was identified as a distinct sensitization, not solely due to cross-reactivity with grass pollen.

Implications:

  • Triticale allergy should be considered as a potential cause of occupational asthma in farmers.
  • Accurate diagnosis requires specific allergen testing, including for triticale and its components.
  • This research highlights the need for targeted allergen avoidance and management strategies in agricultural settings.