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Epidemic thunderstorm asthma susceptibility from sensitization to ryegrass (Lolium perenne) pollen and major allergen Lol p 5.

Hew M, Lee J, Varese N, Aui PM, McKenzie CI, Wines BD, Aumann H, Rolland JM, Hogarth PM, van Zelm MC, O'Hehir RE
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology, Alfred Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.

Abstract

Thunderstorm asthma risk in geographic regions with temperate grasses is strongly correlated with the trifecta of ryegrass pollen (RGP) sensitization (serum RGP-specific IgE), seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) and exposure to a thunderstorm during the pollen season.[1,2] Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) is a wind-pollinated pasture grass prevalent in southeastern Australia, North America and Southern Europe.

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  • Journal: Allergy
  • Published: 15/04/2020
  • Volume: 75
  • Issue: 9
  • Pagination: 2369-2372

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