Review

Occupational asthma caused by exposure to ash wood dust (Fraxinus americana).

A 63-year-old man developed rhinitis and asthma due to exposure to ash wood dust at work. Specific tests confirmed the correlation and immediate bronchospastic reaction. No significant increase in antibodies was observed.

Malo JL and Cartier A (1989).
Eur Respir J.
PubMed:
2661261

Natural products as a source of potential cancer chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive agents.

Cassady JM, Baird WM and Chang CJ (1990).
J Nat Prod.
PubMed:
2189947