Can knowledge of the molecular structure of allergens improve immunotherapy?

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Allergic conjunctivitis is common and may be the most prominent or the only feature of allergies. Immunotherapy has been used as a primary treatment for allergies since the early 1900s. Currently the use of immunotherapy for allergic rhinoconjunctivitis is well established and has been shown to decrea...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Bielory L,Mongia A

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap (ACO) continues to be a poorly understood condition. This review discusses newly proposed criteria and potential biomarkers in ACO, to aid in diagnosis and research studies, and prudent therapeutic approaches. RECENT FINDINGS:A global expert panel ...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Generoso A,Oppenheimer J

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Allergic rhinitis due its high prevalence and burden needs to be properly treated. The disease's clinical features impose well tolerated drugs usable for long-term treatment. Nowadays, second-generation antihistamines and inhaled steroids represent the milestone of rhinitis therapy. The aim of the pre...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Braido F,Arcadipane F,Marugo F,Hayashi M,Pawankar R

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The main feature of allergen-specific immunotherapy is its capacity to modify the natural history of the disease, reducing the development of asthma and new sensitizations after 3-4 years of treatment. For this reason, adherence to the therapy is mandatory, as happens for all chronic medical treatment...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Senna G,Ridolo E,Calderon M,Lombardi C,Canonica GW,Passalacqua G

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ants belong to the order Hymenoptera, along with bees, wasps, yellow jackets, etc., they are the most successful animal genera in this world. It is their selfless social structure which accounts for their huge impact. Their effect on man ranges from the parasol ant, which makes plant cultivation untenable in certain p...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Rhoades R

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is still the only causal treatment for allergic rhinitis and asthma. However, conventional subcutaneous AIT administration schedules are time-consuming and safety issues still play a role; for sublingual AIT, the best efficacy is still investigated and for food allergy the...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Larenas-Linnemann D

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Although cough is one of the defining symptoms of asthma, wheeze, chest tightness and breathlessness have generally received more attention. The impact of coughing for patients may be more important than currently appreciated and has been rated more troublesome than wheeze, chest tightness or disturba...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Smith JA

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To recognize the relevance of serum tryptase measurement as a useful tool for the diagnosis of allergic diseases and mast cell disorders. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent data on the role of mast cells and tryptase in allergic and other diseases provide new understanding into the mechanisms and causes of anaph...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Bonadonna P,Scaffidi L,Boni E

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Anaphylactic cardiovascular collapse can be resistant to treatment with epinephrine (adrenaline) and, in some cases, diagnostic uncertainty compromises follow-up care. The purpose of this review is to examine recent studies relevant to the management and diagnosis of this condition. RECENT FINDINGS:N...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Brown SG

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To present an update on the recent advances in the understanding of the mechanisms and practical management of oral mite anaphylaxis (OMA, pancake syndrome). RECENT FINDINGS:Among novel observations regarding OMA, this review highlights the increased prevalence of aspirin/NSAID hypersensitivity inpat...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Sánchez-Borges M,Capriles-Hulett A,Fernandez-Caldas E

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of the present review is to introduce recent findings on the pathomechanisms of toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), which is characterized by widespread epidermal detachment due to keratinocyte apoptosis. RECENT FINDINGS:In the mechanism of epidermal damage, the roles of drug metabolites, c...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Tohyama M,Hashimoto K

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review discusses the immunology of chronic beryllium disease. It addresses the importance of the interaction between class II molecules and the T cells that recognize beryllium, along with the subsequent immune response that results in sensitization and disease, and genetic factors leading to var...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Samuel G,Maier LA

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Increasing understanding of mechanisms and influencing factors in the development of uncontrolled inflammatory responses in atopy and asthma should serve for the introduction of new preventive measures. This review tries to present the current state of the art and resumes that until now, no really eff...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Lau S

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Sublingual immunotherapy is currently accepted as a viable therapeutic option, and is widely used in many European countries. In the past 2 years, new data concerning clinical, immunological and practical aspects of sublingual immunotherapy have been published, and many critical points have been addre...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Passalacqua G,Canonica GW

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Exhaled nitric oxide has been proposed as a useful noninvasive marker of airway inflammation in asthma. Great efforts have been made to standardize the methodology for exhaled nitric oxide measurement in both children and adults. As a consequence there is now an opportunity to establish the precise re...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Payne DN

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Technological innovations, including text messaging, smart phone applications, and electronic monitoring devices, aimed at improving asthma controller adherence are being rapidly introduced both into clinical care and directly marketed to patients. This review analyzes recent clinical trials implement...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Anderson WC 3rd

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The prevalence of allergic disorders has more than doubled in the last two decades leading to increased community concern and anxiety, and unprecedented demand for allergy-specialist services. However, although allergic reactions are common, anaphylaxis is uncommon and fatal anaphylaxis is rare. This ...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Tang ML,Osborne N,Allen K

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Component-resolved diagnosis (CRD) is an advanced tool capable of aiding the clinician in fine tuning the diagnosis of the causal allergens of a reaction with the added value of providing information of severity risk, potential cross-reactivity, and subsequently, guiding management measures. This revi...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Cardona V,Ansotegui IJ

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a rare chronic self-limiting allergic inflammatory disease of the ocular surface mostly affecting young boys in their first decade of life. In the last few years a new clinical entity of VKC has been described: adult VKC. Two variants have been identified according...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Di Zazzo A,Bonini S,Fernandes M

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Ocular allergy is often encountered by allergists, ophthalmologists, pediatricians, and primary care physicians. An understanding of the immunologic mechanisms, the differential diagnosis, the clinical features, and the treatment of ocular allergy will be useful to all physicians who encounter these p...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Friedlaender MH

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to describe the impact of asthma treatment non-adherence on patients and the healthcare system, and to outline areas of responsibility towards improved adherence. RECENT FINDINGS:The average cost of healthcare expenses for each person in the United States in 2002 was 544...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Bender BG,Rand C

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:There is an unmet need for better immunological tests in cases of suspected occupational asthma to many workplace chemicals; here we consider the basophil activation test (BAT), a potential alternative to the detection of specific IgE antibodies. RECENT FINDINGS:BAT is fairly widely used in general a...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Vera-Berrios RN,Feary J,Cullinan P

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Food allergy has emerged as a significant health problem. Peanut allergy is a major cause of food-induced fatal and near fatal anaphylactic reactions, and the incidence in children is increasing. Attempts to manage peanut allergy by strict avoidance are often unsuccessful. The purpose of this review i...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Li XM

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The objective of this review is to highlight recent advances in the preparation, documentation and performance of reagents and methods used in the diagnosis of Hymenoptera-venom-induced immediate-type hypersensitivity. RECENT FINDINGS:The following potent allergens have been reported: (1) a low-molec...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Hamilton RG

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this review is to emphasize the role of neutrophils in patients with occupational asthma. This review facilitates a better understanding, accurate diagnosis, and proper management of asthmatic reactions provoked at the workplace. RECENT FINDINGS:Increased recruitment and infiltration of ne...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Choi Y,Lee Y,Park HS

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Knowledge of the epidemiology, natural history and risk factors of insect-venom allergy is crucial for improving the clinical management of allergic patients. This review focuses on the recent research on these aspects of Hymenoptera-sting anaphylactic reactions. RECENT FINDINGS:The latest data from ...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Bilò BM,Bonifazi F

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To critically evaluate and summarize studies published between July 2015 and June 2016 linking prenatal exposures and the onset of childhood wheezing illnesses and to discuss future research directions in this field. RECENT FINDINGS:The aggregated evidence indicates a consistent detrimental effect of...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Rosas-Salazar C,Hartert TV

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize the data of both preclinical studies and initial clinical trials of a novel allergoid for allergen specific immunotherapy. This allergoid consists of allergen covalently coupled to immunostimulatory oligodeoxynucleotide DNA sequences. RECENT FINDINGS:Recently, immunostimulatory oligodeox...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Spiegelberg HL,Horner AA,Takabayashi K,Raz E

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To understand the impact of globalization in the management of anaphylaxis and identify potential strategies to improve patients' care and prevention. RECENT FINDINGS:Developments in the field of anaphylaxis have been consistently following these globalization trends offering possibilities of collabo...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Kase Tanno L,Ansotegui I,Demoly P,Joint Allergy Academies.

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In adults with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic, inflammatory immune-mediated condition of the esophagus, both inflammation and fibrosis are likely associated with symptom generation. Therefore, assessing symptom-based patient-reported outcomes (PROs), defined by US Food and Drug Administrati...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Safroneeva E,Schoepfer AM

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00