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Investigate the underlying cause of recurrent occupational pharyngitis in an orthodontist exposed to dental acrylics.

October 1, 1992Allergy

Occupational pharyngitis associated with allergic patch test reactions from acrylics

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Investigate the underlying cause of recurrent occupational pharyngitis in an orthodontist exposed to dental acrylics.
Conducted a chamber provocation challenge with acrylic materials to test for symptom induction.
Performed skin prick testing and patch testing using acrylic antigens to identify immediate and delayed hypersensitivity.
Chamber provocation testing reproduced the patient's pharyngitis upon exposure to acrylic vapors.
Skin prick tests were negative, whereas patch tests were strongly positive despite the absence of dermatological symptoms.

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Case report demonstrates occupational pharyngitis triggered by acrylic exposure in an orthodontist, suggesting delayed type IV hypersensitivity can manifest in the respiratory tract.

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Kanerva et al. (1992) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a86f22524dcec08efbefb88 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1398-9995.1992.tb00684.x

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Case report demonstrates occupational pharyngitis triggered by acrylic exposure in an orthodontist, suggesting delayed type IV hypersensitivity can manifest in the respiratory tract.

Occupational pharyngitis associated with allergic patch test reactions from acrylics

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Occupational pharyngitis associated with allergic patch test reactions from acrylics

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