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An immunochemical method was used for measuring cellulase and xylanase in air. RESULTS: Total measured dust concentrations were from 0.1 to 18 mg\/m3, with highest values in dough making areas of bakeries. The alpha-amylase concentrations generally followed the total dust concentrations and reached the highest values &lt; 6.6 micrograms\/m3 in the same areas. Cellulase and xylanase varied with concentrations &lt; 180 ng\/m3 and &lt; 40 ng\/m3, respectively, in the flour mill and the crispbread factory. No cellulase, but concentrations of 1-200 ng\/m3 xylanase, were found in the bakeries, probably indicating the natural xylanase activity of wheat. 12 workers (8%) in the bakeries, three (5%) in the flour mill, and four (3%) in the crispbread factory were skin prick positive to enzymes. The corresponding percentages of positive reactions to flours were 12%, 5%, and 8%. 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