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'Hidden' occupational allergens such as additives.

Santiago Quirce1,2, Darío Antolín-Amérigo3, Javier Domínguez-Ortega1,2

  • 1Department of Allergy, Hospital La Paz Institute for Health Research (IdiPAZ).

Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology
|January 11, 2018
PubMed
Summary

New workplace agents can be hidden allergens, causing occupational diseases. Identifying these unusual allergens is crucial for preventing exposure and protecting worker health.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Allergen Identification
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Innovative technologies introduce new workplace agents, some acting as undeclared or unknown allergens.
  • Occupational exposure to allergens can cause respiratory, cutaneous, and anaphylactic disorders.
  • Additives in products can function as potent, frequently hidden allergens.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and describe unusual and hidden allergens implicated in recent occupational diseases.
  • To raise awareness regarding nonconventional allergens in the workplace.
  • To emphasize the importance of accurate allergen identification for disease prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature on occupational diseases linked to novel allergens.

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  • Categorization of identified hidden allergens (foods, spices, cosmetics, chemicals, etc.).
  • Analysis of case reports and epidemiological data on occupational allergen exposure.

    • Main Results:

    • Numerous uncommon allergens, including foods, spices, cosmetics, enzymes, and chemicals, have been identified.
    • These hidden allergens contribute to various occupational health issues, from skin reactions to severe anaphylaxis.
    • Lack of product declaration and unknown health hazards exacerbate the problem.

    Conclusions:

    • A high level of suspicion and awareness are essential for identifying hidden allergens.
    • Accurate identification of specific allergenic agents is critical to prevent further occupational exposure.
    • Further research and improved labeling are needed to mitigate risks from novel workplace allergens.