Asthma Caused by Nickel Sensitivity

  1. L. H. McCONNELL, M.D.;
  2. J. N. FINK, M.D.;
  3. D. P. SCHLUETER, M.D.; and
  4. M. G. SCHMIDT, JR., M.D.
  1. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Abstract

    This report presents a case of asthma associated with the inhalation of nickel salts. Immunologic studies showed circulating antibodies to the salt, and controlled inhalation exposure to a solution of nickel sulfate reproduced the illness.

    Article and Author Information

    • ▸From the Allergy and Medical Chest Sections, Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin; and Research Service, Wood Veterans Administration Center; Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

    • ▸Address requests for reprints to Jordan N. Fink, M.D., Research Service, Wood Veterans Administration Center, Milwaukee, WI 53193.

      • Received January 10, 1973.
      • Accepted March 8, 1973.
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    1. Ann Intern Med June 1, 1973 vol. 78 no. 6 888-890
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