Honey allergy is rare in patients sensitive to pollens

Kiistala, R; Hannuksela, Matti; Mäkinen-Kiljunen, Soili; Niinimäki, Aila; Haahtela, Tari

doi:10.1111/j.1398-9995.1995.tb05061.x

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“…Traditionally, pollen allergic patients have been instructed to be wary of honey, or to avoid it altogether, as honey often contains traces of compositae pollen in particular [22]. The clinical outcome was contrary to our expectations.…”

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Birch Pollen Honey for Birch Pollen Allergy – A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

Saarinen

Jantunen

Haahtela

2010

Int Arch Allergy Immunol

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Background: Only a few randomized controlled trials have been carried out to evaluate various complementary treatments for allergic disorders. This study assessed the effects of the preseasonal use of birch pollen honey (BPH; birch pollen added to honey) or regular honey (RH) on symptoms and medication during birch pollen season. Methods: Forty-four patients (59% female, mean age 33 years) with physician-diagnosed birch pollen allergy consumed either BPH or RH daily in incremental amounts from November 2008 to March 2009. Seventeen patients (53% female, mean age 36 years) on their usual allergy medication served as the control group. From April to May, patients recorded daily rhinoconjunctival and other symptoms and their use of medication. Fifty patients completed the study. Results: During birch pollen season in 2009, BPH patients reported a 60% lower total symptom score (p < 0.01), twice as many asymptomatic days (p < 0.01), and 70% fewer days with severe symptoms (p < 0.001), and they used 50% less antihistamines (p < 0.001) compared to the control group. The differences between the BPH and RH groups were not significant. However, the BPH patients used less antihistamines than did the RH patients (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Patients who preseasonally used BPH had significantly better control of their symptoms than did those on conventional medication only, and they had marginally better control compared to those on RH. The results should be regarded as preliminary, but they indicate that BPH could serve as a complementary therapy for birch pollen allergy.

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Birch Pollen Honey for Birch Pollen Allergy – A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

Saarinen

Jantunen

Haahtela

2010

Int Arch Allergy Immunol

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“…Honey has also lymphocyte and phagocytic activity and to some extent activates the immune response to infection (16)(17). Adverse reactions with honey are rare, and there was no adverse reaction noted other than a localized stinging sensation described by some patients which may be due to the acidity of honey as it has not been reported when the acidity is neutralized (18)(19)(20). Application of agents such as animal dung, mud etc may contaminate the wounds and lead to development of serious infections including tetanus and septic wounds thus prolonging the stay in hospital for treatment.…”

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Causes, magnitude and management of burns in under-fives in district hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Justin-Temu¹,

Rimoy²,

Premji³

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East Afr. J. Pub. Health

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Objectives: To determine the causes, magnitude and management of burns in children under five years of age who were admitted in the district hospitals of Dar es Salaam City, Tanzania. Methods: In this study, a total of 204 under fives were enrolled. Questionnaires were used to elicit if the parent/caretaker had the knowledge of the cause of the burns, what was done immediately after burn injury, first aid given immediately after burn, source of the knowledge of first aid and when the child was taken to the hospital. Also the questionnaire was cited with data on the management of burns in the hospitals through observation and checking the treatment files. Results: Forty nine percent were males while 50.5% were females. Most of the children (54.9%) were aged between 1-2 years. 78.4 % had scalds while 21.6 % had flame burns. No children were found to have burns caused by chemicals or electricity. Most of the burns (97.5%) occurred accidentally, although some (2.5%) were intentional. 68.6 % of these burn injuries occurred in the kitchen. Immediately after burn 87.3% of the children had first aid applied on their wounds while 12.7% didn't apply anything. Of the agents used, honey was the most used (32.8%) followed by cold water (16.7%). The source of knowledge on these agents was from relatives and friends (72.5%), schools (7%), media (6%) and medical personnel (14%). The study further revealed that analgesics, intravenous fluids, antiseptics and antibiotics were the drugs used for treatment of burns in the hospital and that there was no specialized unit for burns in the hospitals. Conclusions: Causes of childhood burns are largely preventable requiring active social/medical education and public enlighten campaigns on the various methods of prevention. The government to see to it that hospitals have specialized units for managing burn cases and also the socio-economic status of its people be improved.

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“…Honey contamination with Clostridum botulinum and metals have been the subjects of investigations by Nevas et al . (2002) and Fakhimzadeh and Lodenius (2000), respectively, and that honey allergy is rare in patients sensitive to pollen has been shown by Kiistala et al . (1995).…”

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Insects and their uses in a cold country: Finland

Meyer-Rochow

2008

Entomological Research

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Northern European countries, despite their geographic location and climatic conditions, have a considerable number of insect species. To date 20 532 species of insects are known from Finland. Honeybees were introduced to Finland in the 18th century. The total number of hives in the country today is 50 000, with each producing an annual 30–40 kg of honey. A considerable amount of research is carried out on bees in Finland by beekeepers and scientists and the Finnish Beekeeper Association publishes its own journal by the name of Mehiläinen for approximately 3300 subscribers. Insects also play important roles in the education and school curricula of Finnish children with insect boxes containing preserved specimens, identification keys and information on general biology available for classes. Some butterflies get framed and hung on walls, serving as room decorations. Insects also feature as motifs on Finnish t‐shirts. Forensic entomology was pioneered in Finland and numerous university departments (zoology, entomology, ecology, physiology, biophysics, pharmacology and genetics) as well as museums are engaged in research on insects. Monitoring climate change, insects in Finland (especially Lepidoptera) are highly suitable because of the many years of recorded distributions and abundances of species. Finally, the large amount of idioms in the Finnish language, making reference to insects, testifies to the intimate connection between the Finnish people and the insects of their country.

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Honey allergy is rare in patients sensitive to pollens

Cited by 28 publications

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Birch Pollen Honey for Birch Pollen Allergy – A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

Birch Pollen Honey for Birch Pollen Allergy – A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

Causes, magnitude and management of burns in under-fives in district hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Insects and their uses in a cold country: Finland

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