Could I be allergic to barley husks?

[SeattleMatt]

Every time I crack grain, my nose stuffs up and runs all day. Is it possible to be allergic to the husk but not barley itself?

Anyone else like this?

Quick google search suggests there are more people allergic to yeast than barley.

 

[dawgmatic]

I highly doubt it.

Dust is an allergen, so I would go as far as saying its the dust produced in the milling that you're sensitive to.
Perhaps this could be the solution, corona mill 2.0 for dust free milling
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/my-ugly-junk-corona-mill-station-90849/index15.html#post1308996

 

[bluemoose]

Maybe not allergic but sensitive to dust?

 

[SeattleMatt]

I tie a trash bag around the outlet of my corona mill. It keeps the dust down but when I transfer to a bucket or dough in, a little dust gets airborne. I guess I'm really sensitive to it.

 

[android]

dust mask?

 

[rockfish42]

Barley is covered with a wide range of fun bacteria and fungi, I knew several people when I worked at a LHBS that couldn't be anywhere near the mill when it was running.

 

[mike_23us]

hay fever, happens to me as well also happened to me when I used to harvest wheat

 

[DannPM]

You could possibly be allergic to your mill or work, probably not barley.

 

[SeattleMatt]

Hay fever sounds plausible. Guess I'll have to take some allergy meds before brewing. Thanks for the suggestions.