Association of ambient air-pollution levels with acute asthma exacerbation among children in Singapore.

abstract：:For screening atopy risk in 6401 (84%) of all infants born during the year 1990 in six obstetric departments of five German cities, cord-blood IgE values were determined with CAP-RAST-FEIA. After cases with elevated IgA values had been excluded, 25% of the values were above the detection limit of 0.35 kU/l, and 8.5% w...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Bergmann RL,Schulz J,Günther S,Dudenhausen JW,Bergmann KE,Bauer CP,Dorsch W,Schmidt E,Luck W,Lau S

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the diagnostic accuracy of atopy patch tests (APT) in the clinical practice of pediatric gastroenterology. Moreover, APTs containing purified food extracts have recently become available, but their diagnostic accuracy is largely undefined. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We evaluated the diagnost...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Canani RB,Ruotolo S,Auricchio L,Caldore M,Porcaro F,Manguso F,Terrin G,Troncone R

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are large differences in the prevalence of atopic disease between urban and rural areas of developing countries, without good explanation. Diet has been associated with atopic disease, but studies of specific nutrients are contradictory, cross-sectional studies often being unsupported by trials. We inv...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Hooper R,Calvert J,Thompson RL,Deetlefs ME,Burney P

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The atopy-predictive value of cord blood (CB) cyclic adenosine monophosphate-phosphodiesterase (cAMP-PDE) in mononuclear leukocytes (MN) was studied prospectively in 57 neonates. Reliable determination of cAMP-PDE was achieved in only 20 CB samples. The levels tended to be higher in infants developing signs of atopy u...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Odelram H,Björkstén B,Chan SC,Hanifin JM,Kjellman NI

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fel d 1 is the major cat allergen, inducing asthma in sensitized individuals. It is produced by the skin and lies on fur. Recently, it was established that the amount of Fel d 1 on fur varies among anatomical sites. However, it is not known whether the allergen production by skin varies in parallel. The obje...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Carayol N,Birnbaum J,Magnan A,Ramadour M,Lanteaume A,Vervloet D,Tessier Y,Pageat P

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical tools for predicting poor outcomes in asthma patients are lacking. This study investigated the association of asthma control and subsequent severe asthma-related healthcare events in The Epidemiology and Natural History of Asthma: Outcomes and Treatment Regimens (TENOR) study. METHODS:The extent of...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Sullivan SD,Wenzel SE,Bresnahan BW,Zheng B,Lee JH,Pritchard M,Kamath TV,Weiss ST,TENOR Study Group.

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All eight production workers from a small trout-processing factory were studied because of respiratory or rhinitis symptoms when working next to the automatic gutting machine. Seven of the eight had positive histamine provocation tests. Four patients had elevated total IgE levels while one had a slightly elevated eosi...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Sherson D,Hansen I,Sigsgaard T

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inhalation and nasal aspirin challenge has been investigated in asthma patients with co-existing rhinitis. Eight of 39 asthma patients were diagnosed as aspirin-sensitive on the basis of inhalation challenge. Seven aspirin-sensitive asthmatics were subjected to nasal aspirin provocation. During nasal challenge, all se...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Pawlowicz A,Williams WR,Davies BH

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Airway epithelial injury is a crucial component of acute and severe asthma pathogenesis and a promising target for treatment of refractory asthma. However, the underlying mechanism of epithelial injury remains poorly explored. Although high levels of polyamines, mainly spermine, have been found in asthma and...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Jain V,Raina S,Gheware AP,Singh R,Rehman R,Negi V,Murray Stewart T,Mabalirajan U,Mishra AK,Casero RA Jr,Agrawal A,Ghosh B

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ispaghula powder, which is used as a component in bulk laxatives, is known to induce allergic reactions when inhaled by occupationally exposed persons. We have tested whether nurses sensitized by inhalation could get allergic symptoms when challenged by eating ispaghula. Of six nurses tested, all developed symptoms fr...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Machado L,Stålenheim G

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighteen children with perennial asthma and allergy to house-dust mite (HDM) underwent a bronchial challenge with HDM. Before and 24 h after the test, a venous blood sample was taken to determine levels of eosinophils, eosinophil cationic protein (ECP), soluble interleukin-2 receptor (IL-2R), and interleukin-6 (IL-6)....

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Van Bever HP,Moens MM,Bridts CH,De Clerck LS,Mertens AV,Bosmans E,Stevens WJ

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted to evaluate how bronchial responsiveness to direct and indirect stimuli relate to nitric oxide producing airway inflammation, and whether the relationship differs between atopic and nonatopic patients with various degrees of bronchial hyperresponsiveness and airway inflammation in a group of o...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Rouhos A,Ekroos H,Karjalainen J,Sarna S,Sovijärvi AR

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The mechanisms of late asthmatic reactions provoked in atopic asthmatics by allergen-derived T-cell peptide epitopes remain unclear. Previous studies showed no changes in airway eosinophils or mast cell products after peptide challenge. In the present study our aim was to measure calcitonin gene-related pept...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Kay AB,Ali FR,Heaney LG,Benyahia F,Soh CP,Renz H,Lee TH,Larché M

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asthma is a complex genetic disorder characterized by chronic inflammation in the airways. Identification of genetic risk factors for asthma has been complicated due to genetic heterogeneity and influence from environmental risk factors. Despite the fact that multiple genetic linkage studies have been carrie...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Brasch-Andersen C,Møller MU,Haagerup A,Vestbo J,Kruse TA

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Indications for in vitro fertilization (IVF) have been cautiously extended over the years. IVF is usually considered to be a technically complex method with only minimal side-effects. We report the case of a woman who developed an anaphylactic reaction during IVF immediately after the embryo transfer. ...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Abeck D,Kuwert C,Segnini-Torres M,Przybilla B,Ring J

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Birch and other related trees of the families Betulaceae and Fagaceae (alder, hazel, oak, hornbeam, chestnut, and beech) constitute the birch homologous group. This grouping is primarily based on the extensive IgE cross-reactivity of allergen homologs to the major birch allergen Bet v 1. Birch pollen is the most domin...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Biedermann T,Winther L,Till SJ,Panzner P,Knulst A,Valovirta E

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between cigarette smoke exposure and allergic airway disease is a matter for debate. We sought to investigate in an in vitro system whether active smoking reduces the integrity and barrier function of the respiratory epithelium and thus facilitates allergen penetration. METHODS:We cultured t...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Gangl K,Reininger R,Bernhard D,Campana R,Pree I,Reisinger J,Kneidinger M,Kundi M,Dolznig H,Thurnher D,Valent P,Chen KW,Vrtala S,Spitzauer S,Valenta R,Niederberger V

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A modified basophil degranulation test proved reliable and easily reproducible in the investigation of 50 patients with allergies to bee and/or wasp stings. Its diagnostic value is comparable to that of the RAST and it is, in addition, simpler, quicker and cheaper. Its disadvantage is that it has to be performed withi...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Mumcuoglu Y,Wortmann F

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endothelial (EMPs) and platelet microparticles (PMPs) have been studied as biomarkers in several inflammatory diseases and as central players in intercellular communication. METHODS:In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to assess microparticle levels in asthma. Circulating microparticles and inflammatory ...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Duarte D,Taveira-Gomes T,Sokhatska O,Palmares C,Costa R,Negrão R,Guimarães JT,Delgado L,Soares R,Moreira A

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Food Allergy Quality of Life Questionnaire-Child Form, -Teenager Form and -Adult Form (FAQLQ-CF, -TF and -AF) have recently been developed. To measure construct validity in the FAQLQs, a suitable independent measure was needed with which FAQLQ scores could be correlated. However, in food allergy, no appr...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： van der Velde JL,Flokstra-de Blok BM,Vlieg-Boerstra BJ,Oude Elberink JN,DunnGalvin A,Hourihane JO,Duiverman EJ,Dubois AE

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effects of a thromboxane synthetase inhibitor (OKY-046) and a cyclooxygenase inhibitor (indomethacin) on bronchial hyperresponsiveness induced by subthreshold concentration of aerosolized thromboxane A2 analogue (STA2) were investigated in anesthetized, artificially ventilated guinea pigs in order to examine the role ...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Saito M,Fujimura M,Sakamoto S,Miyake Y,Shintani H,Yasui M,Matsuda T

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a study of 770 patients with allergic rhinitis, anamnestic data were collected by means of a questionnaire. 484 (63%) of the patients were women and 286 (37%) men. 45.5% of the patients had perennial symptoms, 33.5% had seasonal symptoms only, and 21% had predominantly seasonal but also some perennial symptoms. Mor...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Binder E,Holopainen E,Malmberg H,Salo O

更新日期：1982-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adolescents with food allergy have poorer psychosocial outcomes compared with their nonallergic counterparts; however, few studies have prospectively examined the mental health of adolescents and young adults in this vulnerable population. Our objectives were to estimate the prevalence of emotional and behav...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Ferro MA,Van Lieshout RJ,Ohayon J,Scott JG

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic urticaria (CU) is a frequent skin disease characterized by relapsing appearance of pruritic hives. While clinical symptoms are due to the release of histamine by cutaneous mast cells, the underlying pathophysiology is still unknown. However, previous studies indicate that basophils might be of releva...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Rauber MM,Pickert J,Holiangu L,Möbs C,Pfützner W

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Indoor allergens are likely to be direct environmental causes of asthma and mite exposure, and sensitization is the most important environmental risk factor for childhood asthma in temperate zones. Analagous to occupational asthma, allergen avoidance in asthmatic children sensitized and exposed to mite allergens is as...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Boner A,Pescollderungg L,Silverman M

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Outside clinical trials, data on systemic reactions (SRs) due to allergen immunotherapy (AIT) are scarce. METHODS:A prospective, longitudinal, web-based survey of 'real-life' respiratory allergen immunotherapy (AIT) clinical practice was conducted in France, Germany and Spain. SRs were recorded and coded ac...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Calderón MA,Vidal C,Rodríguez Del Río P,Just J,Pfaar O,Tabar AI,Sánchez-Machín I,Bubel P,Borja J,Eberle P,Reiber R,Bouvier M,Lepelliez A,Klimek L,Demoly P,EASSI Doctors' Group.

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We report a series of 24 health-care workers with respiratory symptoms suggestive of occupational asthma due to glutaraldehyde exposure. METHODS:The history of asthmatic symptoms was investigated with peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) monitoring, and in eight of the subjects, the specific bronchial provocati...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Di Stefano F,Siriruttanapruk S,McCoach J,Burge PS

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Standardized bronchial allergen provocation with the same individual allergen dose was performed 3-9 times in 20 symptomless adult asthmatic patients at intervals of 1 week or more during 1/2-22 months in order to study variations in bronchial response. The immediate type reaction was recorded by monitoring FEV1, FVC,...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Loẅhagen O,Lindholm NB

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relation between platelet counts (PCT) and IgE was studied in cord blood from 136 European newborns. PCT was significantly lower (P = 0.0014) when cord-IgE was superior to 1.20 IU/ml (n = 29; 245,000/microliter) than when it was inferior to this value (n = 107; 284,080/microliter) which resulted in a significant n...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Magnusson CG,de Weck AL

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spanish population is rather homogeneous in its genetic and sociocultural characteristics, but allergen sensitization shows wide geographical variations. We aimed at assessing whether sensitization to different allergens in the diverse geographical areas induced different clinical and quality-of-life charact...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Valero A,Quirce S,Dávila I,Delgado J,Domínguez-Ortega J

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00