dieffenbachia costata/hypersensitivity

Ornamental plants (OPs) can lead to immediate-type sensitization and even asthma and rhinitis symptoms in some cases. This study aimed to evaluate sensitization to OPs in patients with asthma and/or allergic rhinitis and to determine the factors affecting the rate of sensitization to OPs. A total of

OBJECTIVE To describe a case of Dieffenbachia ingestion in a dog presented for dysphagia and airway obstruction successfully treated with a temporary tracheostomy and supportive care beyond that reported in the veterinary literature. METHODS An 8-year-old male neutered Labrador Retriever, weighing

The toxicity of the Arum genus, especially the Dieffenbachia, has long been a topic of controversy. Some believe that the injury inflicted is primarily mechanical, the result of needle like crystals of calcium oxalate (raphides) found in the stems and leaves. Others cite evidence supporting the