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Occupational cannabis exposure in Belgian police did not show allergic sensitization, despite reported symptoms. Further research is needed to understand the non-allergic causes of these symptoms and improve workplace safety.

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  • Allergology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Cannabis allergy is typically linked to recreational use, with limited data on occupational exposure.
  • Understanding the prevalence and clinical presentation of occupational cannabis allergy is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate allergy-associated health risks from occupational cannabis exposure in Belgian police personnel.
  • To explore the prevalence and clinical phenotype of occupational cannabis allergy.

Main Methods:

  • 81 police officers with regular occupational cannabis exposure were surveyed.
  • Allergy history, cannabis exposure, and symptoms were assessed.
  • Basophil activation tests (BATs) and specific IgE (sIgE) to cannabis (rCan s 3) and other allergens were performed.

Main Results:

  • 42% of participants reported respiratory and/or skin symptoms upon occupational cannabis exposure.
  • All cannabis allergy diagnostics were negative, except for one borderline result.
  • No significant differences in allergic sensitization were found between symptomatic and asymptomatic groups.

Conclusions:

  • The origins of reported symptoms during occupational cannabis exposure are unclear and likely non-immune mediated.
  • The study highlights a need for improved protective measures to reduce symptoms, regardless of their cause.
  • Volunteer bias may have led to an overrepresentation of symptomatic individuals.