Sweet gum
Sweet gum Scientific Information
Type: Whole Allergen
Display Name: Sweet gum
Allergen code: t211
Family: Altingiaceae
Latin Name: Liquidambar styraciflua
Other Names: Sweet gum tree, American sweetgum, Redgum
WHO/ICD-11 code: XM1FG7
Clinical Relevance
Asthma has not been reported.
In a study in Westchester County in the state of New York, out of 100 patients referred for allergic rhinitis, 65% had a positive skin prick test to at least 1 aeroallergen out of 48 in the test panel. Sweet gum was positive in 16
Cross-Reactivity
An extensive cross-reactivity among the different individual species of the genus could be expected.
References
- Weber RW. Liquidambar styraciflua. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2003;90(6):A6.
- Basak P, Arayata R, Brensilver J Prevalence of specific aeroallergen sensitivity on skin prick test in patients with allergic rhinitis in Westchester County. Internet J Asthma Allergy Immunol 2008; 6(2)
- L. Y. Botanical relations and immunological cross-reactions in pollen allergy. 2nd ed. Pharmacia Diagnostics AB. Uppsala. Sweden. Pharmacia Diagnostics AB Uppsala Sweden. 1982.