Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Acute hypersensitivity to ingested processed pollen.

M Prichard, K J Turner

    Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine
    |June 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Molecular Characterization of Mycoplasma pneumoniae Isolates in the United States from 2012 to 2018.

    Journal of clinical microbiology·2020
    Same author

    Macrolide-Resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae in the United States as Determined from a National Surveillance Program.

    Journal of clinical microbiology·2019
    Same author

    Surveillance imaging for sporadic renal angiomyolipoma less than 40 mm: lessons learnt and recommendations from the experience of a large district general hospital.

    Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England·2018
    Same author

    Blocking extracellular activation of myostatin as a strategy for treating muscle wasting.

    Scientific reports·2018
    Same author

    Interactions in the aetiology, presentation and management of synchronous and metachronous adenocarcinoma of the prostate and rectum.

    Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England·2012
    Same author

    Androgen regulation of stage-dependent cyclin D2 expression in Sertoli cells suggests a role in modulating androgen action on spermatogenesis.

    Biology of reproduction·2005
    Same journal

    Gastroenterological Society of Australia, Annual Scientific Meeting, May 1980.

    Australian and New Zealand journal of medicine·2020
    Same journal

    'A touch of sugar'--a dangerous euphemism still alive and well.

    Australian and New Zealand journal of medicine·2001
    Same journal

    Silent myocardial ischaemia following methysergide overdose.

    Australian and New Zealand journal of medicine·2001
    Same journal

    Extensive jugular and upper limb thrombosis in a patient with factor V Leiden mutation and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

    Australian and New Zealand journal of medicine·2001
    Same journal

    Visual loss as the presenting feature of giant cell arteritis.

    Australian and New Zealand journal of medicine·2001
    Same journal

    Lymphoproliferative disease causing angioedema--an uncommon association.

    Australian and New Zealand journal of medicine·2001
    See all related articles

    Commercially processed bee pollen can cause severe allergic reactions in asthmatic individuals. This pollen ingestion poses significant health risks, especially for those with atopy, and offers minimal therapeutic advantages.

    Area of Science:

    • Allergy and Immunology
    • Food Science
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Honeybee-collected pollen is commercially processed for consumption.
    • Asthma and atopy are common conditions affecting a significant portion of the population.
    • Allergic reactions to food components are a growing public health concern.

    Observation:

    • A 19-year-old asthmatic male experienced severe, life-threatening symptoms after ingesting processed bee pollen.
    • Symptoms included throat irritation, facial swelling, breathing difficulties, stridor, and respiratory distress.
    • Clinical examination revealed widespread wheezing, indicating significant airway obstruction.

    Findings:

    • Allergen-specific IgE antibody testing (RAST) and skin tests indicated a reaction to processed pollen, not bee venom.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • The observed severe allergic response was mediated by immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies.
  • The processed pollen allergen was identified as the trigger for the adverse reaction.

    • Implications:

    • Consumption of processed bee pollen presents a potentially hazardous risk for atopic individuals, particularly those with asthma.
    • The therapeutic benefits of processed bee pollen appear to be minimal compared to the significant health risks.
    • Healthcare providers should counsel atopic patients about the dangers of consuming processed bee pollen products.