A Unique Cause of Asthma in a Baker

Abstract

Occupational asthma has been a recognized cause of respiratory disease for centuries, and bakers' asthma, in particular, has been well described. This case report identifies egg white protein as the trigger of asthma in an atopic baker. It highlights the clinical spectra of bakers' asthma, emphasizing the importance of occupational exposures in adult onset asthma.

Keywords:

• occupational asthma
• bakers' asthma
• egg allergy