Food dependent exercise induced anaphylaxis triggered by inhaled antigen

SS, a 23-year-old male professional bike racer, was competing in bicycle race in Southern California. He had been in his usual state of health, on his normal diet and is not on any medications. Medical history is significant only for an allergy to peanuts. He has been previously tested by his allergist and has no other allergies. In the final 20  km of a 180 km race, he rode through an almond orchard in full bloom.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research