Allergy to Coriander A Case Report

Abstract
After 3 yr of occupational exposure to powdered coriander (a spice) a woman developed respiratory symptoms of immediate hypersensitivity. Skin tests, nasal and bronchial challenge tests and the RAST [radioallergosorbent test] were positive to coriander. Column chromatography, enzymatic digestion of the fractions and skin testing suggested that the allergen is a protein.