Sensitization to sunflower pollen and lung functions in sunflower processing workers

Atis S., Tutluoglu B., Sahin K., Yaman M., Kucukusta A., Oktay I.

ALLERGY, vol.57, no.1, pp.35-39, 2002 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 57 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2002
  • Doi Number: 10.1034/j.1398-9995.2002.01012.x
  • Journal Name: ALLERGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.35-39
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to investigate whether exposure to sunflower pollen (Helianthus annuus) increases both sensitization and respiratory symptoms, and whether or not it affects lung functions in sunflower processing workers.