Does acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine have a role in the treatment of allergic rhinitis?

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:Irreversible airflow limitation develops in some patients with asthma and is related to poorer prognosis. This paper reviews recent literature on natural course, risk factors, and potential mechanisms of persistent airflow limitation in asthma. RECENT FINDINGS:The natural course of persistent airflow...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： ten Brinke A

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this review is to highlight the prevalence of allergic rhinitis in athletes and the impact this condition may have on their athletic performance. Furthermore, the optimal management of medical conditions in the elite athlete forms an important part of protecting the health of the athlete. RECENT FIN...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Dijkstra HP,Robson-Ansley P

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The complex relationship between allergen exposure, atopic sensitization and asthma in individuals and in populations has recently been a subject of controversy. A number of studies have demonstrated that allergen exposure in sensitized asthmatic individuals increases the severity of disease. A simple dose-response re...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Custovic A,Woodcock A

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Asthma affects more than 25 million people worldwide and continues to grow in prevalence. According to a center for disease control and prevention (CDC) report, the total annual cost of asthma in the United States between 2008 and 2013, including medical care, absenteeism, and mortality, was $81.9 bil...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Nalin U,Stout S,Portnoy JM

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Allergic diseases represent a growing global health concern, especially among pediatric populations. Current strategies for the treatment of allergies and asthma focus on limiting the severity of the symptoms; however, additional research investigating the mechanisms promoting inflammation in the cont...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Inclan-Rico JM,Ponessa JJ,Siracusa MC

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Innate lymphoid type 2 cells (ILC2) have a critical role in the initiation and regulation of type 2 immune responses and are recognized as an important source of type-2 cytokines. Here, we present recent findings of the role of ILC2 in the integration, processing, and coordination of innate and adapti...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Vreugde S,Wormald PJ

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of indoor allergen exposure in the development of sensitization and asthma remains a subject of controversy. From a number of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies we can conclude that there is a very close association between allergen exposure and the sensitization of an individual. The dose-response rela...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Murray CS,Woodcock A,Custovic A

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW:Recent studies on the pathogenesis of allergy in both man and experimental animals continue to show the importance of commensal bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract in stimulating and directing the immune system. The interest in modulating commensal bacterial flora with prebiotics and probiotics...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Savilahti E,Kuitunen M,Vaarala O

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Dry eye disease (DED) is a complex, multifactorial condition that is challenging to diagnose and monitor clinically. To date, diagnosis has consisted largely of self-reported symptom questionnaires and a collection of clinical tests including vital dye staining, estimation of tear breakup time and Sch...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Dohlman TH,Ciralsky JB,Lai EC

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article reviews recent findings on the skin microbiome. It provides an update on the current understanding of the role of microbiota in healthy skin and in inflammatory and allergic skin diseases. RECENT FINDINGS:Advances in computing and high-throughput sequencing technology have enabled in-dep...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Zeeuwen PL,Kleerebezem M,Timmerman HM,Schalkwijk J

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article provides an overview of novel nanoscale structures potentially applicable to the field of allergy, and to discuss the required properties, advantages, and disadvantages of those nanostructures for clinical application focusing on diagnosis of drug hypersensitivity reactions. RECENT FINDI...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Mayorga C,Perez-Inestrosa E,Molina N,Montañez MI

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Vitamin D deficiency has been rediscovered as a public-health problem worldwide. It has been postulated that vitamin D deficiency may explain a portion of the asthma epidemic. The purpose of this review is to present the evidence for a role of vitamin D in asthma. RECENT FINDINGS:Both animal models a...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Litonjua AA

更新日期：2009-06-01 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: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:Asthma and rhinitis are commonly associated and they influence their respective control. New observations have contributed to better understand how to assess those conditions and how they influence each other. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent studies found that not only the intensity, but also the duration of ...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Boulay ME,Morin A,Laprise C,Boulet LP

更新日期：2012-10-01 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:Although today's cornerstone therapies for asthma (inhaled bronchodilators and corticosteroids) target airway narrowing and lung inflammation, about half of treated asthmatic patients do not achieve good disease control. There is a clear need for new therapeutic approaches and novel drug targets. Rece...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Grassin-Delyle S,Naline E,Devillier P

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To analyse the most recently published studies on the prevalence of allergic conjunctivitis alone or in association with allergic rhinitis, and the clinical and demographic aspects of the disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Allergic conjunctivitis or conjunctival symptoms are present in 30-71% of patients with ...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Leonardi A,Castegnaro A,Valerio AL,Lazzarini D

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize the recent advancements in common variable immune deficiency (CVID), specifically CVID genetics, clinical discoveries and treatment implications. RECENT FINDINGS:Large genomic studies have implicated new genes in the pathogenesis of CVID, and basic science studies have contributed to our...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Resnick ES,Cunningham-Rundles C

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review discusses the strengths and challenges of using whole genome sequencing (WGS)/whole exome sequencing (WES) for identifying novel genetic causes of primary immunodeficiencies. RECENT FINDINGS:WGS permits comprehensive sequencing of introns and exons, whereas WES allows deeper sequencing of...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Chou J,Ohsumi TK,Geha RS

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the results from recent studies that assessed the burden of allergic diseases on the patients' every-day life, or contributed to new advances in monitoring quality-of-life in allergic disorders. This review will not report the numerous clinical trials that included quality-of-life as an outc...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Leynaert B,Soussan D

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The review critically assesses the different phenotypes of angioedemas associated with NSAIDs. Angioedemas exacerbated or induced by NSAIDs have high morbidity and, when they affect the larynx, can lead to death by asphyxiation. RECENT FINDINGS:Angioedema can present as a manifestation of a syndrome ...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Giavina-Bianchi P,Aun MV,Jares EJ,Kalil J

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Personalized medicine encompasses the use of biological information such as genomics to provide tailored interventions for patients. The review explores the ethical, legal, and social issues that have emerged with personalized medicine and must be considered because of the complex nature of providing ...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Joly Y,Saulnier KM,Osien G,Knoppers BM

更新日期：2014-10-01 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:This review will cover advances over the past year in defining airway endotypes in asthma by gene expression and the relationship between these endotypes and clinical traits. RECENT FINDINGS:Expression profiling studies of asthmatic airway samples continue to reveal significant heterogeneity in airwa...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Wesolowska-Andersen A,Seibold MA

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Anaphylaxis due to ant sting is increasingly being recognized as a significant problem. Severe allergic reactions to ants are well described in the south-eastern United States, but have only been recognized in recent years as being important in other parts of the world. There are many different ant sp...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Shek LP,Ngiam NS,Lee BW

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of the present review is to describe new antilymphangiogenic treatment strategies and recent findings on strain-dependency of corneal lymphangiogenesis and the interdependency between blood and lymphatic vessel growth. RECENT FINDINGS:Studies on mice have revealed that apart from haemangi...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Regenfuss B,Bock F,Cursiefen C

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review describes how plasma is sourced for fractionation into plasma-derived medicinal products (PDMPs), such as immunoglobulin (Ig) together with differences between plasma from whole blood (recovered plasma) and from plasmapheresis (source plasma) in terms of global plasma supply. Specific area...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Prevot J,Jolles S

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00