Anaphylaxis caused by Hymenoptera stings: from epidemiology to treatment.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has evolved as a pandemic infectious disease transmitted by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-)2. Allergists and other health care providers (HCPs) in the field of allergies and associated airway diseases are in the front line, taking care of ...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Pfaar O,Klimek L,Jutel M,Akdis CA,Bousquet J,Breiteneder H,Chinthrajah S,Diamant Z,Eiwegger T,Fokkens WJ,Fritsch HW,Nadeau KC,O'Hehir RE,O'Mahony L,Rief W,Sampath V,Schedlowski M,Torres M,Traidl-Hoffmann C,Wang DY,

更新日期：2020-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies have yielded heterogeneous results regarding the relationship between vitamin D and atopic conditions. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between serum vitamin D level and the prevalence of eczema in German children and adolescents. METHODS:Data were drawn for children a...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Heimbeck I,Wjst M,Apfelbacher CJ

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous US population-based epidemiologic studies of anaphylactic deaths have been limited by small populations and/or few deaths. The objective of this study was to determine the 10-year incidence of death from anaphylaxis in Florida and its descriptive epidemiology. METHODS:Patients who died from anaphyl...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Simon MR,Mulla ZD

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Regulatory T cells (Tregs) with stable FOXP3 expression are characterized by a specific demethylated region in the FOXP3 gene (Treg-specific demethylated region, TSDR). The aim of this study was to analyse the influence of prenatal factors on cord blood Treg numbers, as detected by changes in the TSDR demeth...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Hinz D,Bauer M,Röder S,Olek S,Huehn J,Sack U,Borte M,Simon JC,Lehmann I,Herberth G,LINA study group.

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The precise immunological mechanisms for the early clinical protection of venom immunotherapy (VIT) have not yet been explained. Our aim was to evaluate whether high-affinity IgE receptor (FcεRI) and the related basophil function have a role in the induction of short-term VIT protection. METHODS:We included...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Čelesnik N,Vesel T,Rijavec M,Šilar M,Eržen R,Košnik M,Kloft Žitnik SE,Avčin T,Korošec P

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Specific Immunotherapy for respiratory allergy is used since about one century and there is now solid documentation of its efficacy. Nevertheless, the methods and experimental designs used in clinical trials are quite heterogeneous and there is no unanimously accepted methodological standard. Many studies are planned ...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Canonica GW,Baena-Cagnani CE,Bousquet J,Bousquet PJ,Lockey RF,Malling HJ,Passalacqua G,Potter P,Valovirta E

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical effects in asthma of corticosteroids can be ascribed to their strong anti-inflammatory action. The pathophysiology of asthma is complex. A diversity of mediators and interactions between mediators and between mediators and various cell types enhances and maintains the inflammatory process in the airways r...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Norn S,Clementsen P

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this paper was to investigate the role of SLPI in patients with allergic rhinitis. From this point of view, we also examined leukocyte elastase, alpha1-antitrypsin, and albumin. SLPI is an inhibitor of serine proteases such as leukocyte elastase, cathepsin G, and mast-cell chymase. Since chymase i...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Westin U,Lundberg E,Wihl JA,Ohlsson K

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glucocorticoids (GCs) may affect the expression of hundreds of genes in different cells and tissues from patients with intermittent allergic rhinitis (IAR). It is a formidable challenge to understand these complex changes by studying individual genes. In this study, we aimed to identify (i) pathways affected...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Wang H,Chavali S,Mobini R,Muraro A,Barbon F,Boldrin D,Aberg N,Benson M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several epidemiology studies have found an increase in the major cockroach allergen Bla g 2 with reported pesticide use. AIMS OF THE STUDY:Our aim was to investigate the effect on the excretion of Bla g 1 and Bla g 2 allergens by cockroaches exposed to sub-lethal doses of the pesticides, boric acid and hydr...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Zhang YC,Perzanowski MS,Chew GL

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Allergic asthma is usually considered to be provoked by aeroallergens. However, we have recently recognized a group of children with food allergies who also develop asthma when exposed to the aerosolized form of the food. METHODS:Between 1997 and 1999 we prospectively identified children with an immunoglobu...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Roberts G,Golder N,Lack G

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hypothesis that increased reactivity to polymyxin B in asthmatic patients is not limited to the bronchi but also exists in basophils was investigated in 26 atopic asthmatic subjects. Quantification of basophil degranulation induced by polymyxin B was performed using a flow-cytometric method. Significant degranulat...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Górski P,Rozniecki J,Kuźmińska B,Grzegorczyk J

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe eight patients suffering from Mercurochrome allergy. Patch and prick tests were carried out with the following organic and inorganic mercury compounds: thimerosal, Mercurochrome, phenylmercuric acetate, phenylmercuric nitrate, metallic mercury, and mercuric chloride, and with sodium fluorescein. Two patien...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Galindo PA,Feo F,García R,Gómez E,Borja J,Fernández F

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The protective effect of terfenadine on inflammatory processes following the early phase of conjunctival provocation tests by specific allergen was assessed in 24 patients suffering from seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, in a single-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study. Patients were random...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Ciprandi G,Buscaglia S,Iudice A,Canonica GW

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Formoterol and salmeterol are 2 newly developed beta 2-adrenoceptor agonists for inhalation with prolonged duration of effect compared with currently available beta 2-agonists. The clinical duration of effect has been suggested to be correlated to a decreased washability in vitro, i.e. decreased effect due to continuo...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Ullman A,Bergendal A,Lindén A,Waldeck B,Skoogh BE,Löfdahl CG

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Skin prick tests (SPTs) play an important role in the diagnosis of baker's asthma and in the investigation of sensitization frequencies in field studies. It was the aim of our study to compare different SPT solutions for wheat and rye flour sensitization and to assess the validity of test results. METHODS:S...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Sander I,Merget R,Degens PO,Goldscheid N,Brüning T,Raulf-Heimsoth M

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a double blind study, alcohol/onion extract (5% ethanol) was injected simultaneously with 20 IU and 200 IU rabbit anti-human-IgE intradermally in 12 adult volunteers (6 atopics, 6 non-atopics). Diameters of wheals and flares were measured 10 min after and compared with control sites challenged with 20 IU and 200 IU...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Dorsch W,Ring J

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is now extensive evidence that asthma results from inflammation in large and small airways, and that the degree of inflammation reflects the clinical severity of the disease. Most of this evidence, however, has come from studies in adult patients. Evidence in children comes largely from indirect studies such as ...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： van Aalderen WM,Sprikkelman AB,Hoekstra MO

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Basophils are primarily associated with immunomodulatory functions in allergic diseases and parasitic infections. Recently, it has been demonstrated that both activated human and mouse basophils can form extracellular DNA traps (BETs) containing mitochondrial DNA and granule proteins. In this report, we provide eviden...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Yousefi S,Morshed M,Amini P,Stojkov D,Simon D,von Gunten S,Kaufmann T,Simon HU

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies have indicated that the incidence and prevalence of allergic diseases are increasing. Such data should not be regarded as mere statistical curiosities, but should be analysed to provide information on the factors contributing to allergy and its changing epidemiology. Extensive evidence has been accumul...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Bonini S,Magrini L,Rotiroti G,Ronchetti MP,Onorati P

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Climate therapy has been used for decades in the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD), but evidence of its effectiveness has not yet been assessed systematically. A systematic literature search in Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane library was performed to identify all original studies concerning alpine climate treatmen...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Fieten KB,Weststrate AC,van Zuuren EJ,Bruijnzeel-Koomen CA,Pasmans SG

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inbred guinea pigs selected for high (IMM/S) respectively low (IMM/R) responsiveness to ovalbumin (OA) as measured by induced respiratory anaphylaxis, were investigated for atopic immune responses of their conjunctival mucosa. IMM/S animals sensitized either by inhalation of OA, or by instillation of antigen into the ...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Lundberg L,Bertelsen C,Zavaro A,Samra Z,Sompolinsky D

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The function of eosinophils has been attributed to host defense, immunomodulation, and fibrosis. Although eosinophils are found among infiltrating cells in a broad spectrum of skin diseases, their pathogenic role remains uncertain. This study aimed to analyze the cytokine expression by eosinophils in differe...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Roth N,Städler S,Lemann M,Hösli S,Simon HU,Simon D

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reasons for asthma hospitalizations are dynamic and complex. Comorbid conditions are important contributors to most chronic diseases today. We aim to characterize and describe risk factors associated with hospitalizations due to asthma in the Languedoc-Roussillon region (France) in 2009. METHODS:Programme d...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Aubas C,Bourdin A,Aubas P,Gamez AS,Halimi L,Vachier I,Malafaye N,Chanez P,Molinari N

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Application of strict diagnostic criteria to celiac disease has led to the realization that there is a wide clinical spectrum within this disease. Normally there are immune reactions to dietary proteins, particularly secretory antibodies of IgA class, low titers of serum antibody and specific down-regulation of IgE an...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Ferguson A

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children with spina bifida (SB) are exposed to latex soon after birth during bladder catheterization, rectal disimpaction, and multiple surgical procedures. IgE-mediated latex-allergic reactions have been reported recently in these children. Our study was designed to assess the prevalence of allergic reactio...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Kattan H,Harfi H,Tipirneni P

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It was the aim of this investigation to study the efficacy of a corticosteroid given as a depot injection in seasonal allergic rhinitis, the efficacy profile with regard to specific symptoms, and whether the injection is best given early in the season or later at the peak of the pollen count. An injection of 80 mg met...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Borum P,Grønborg H,Mygind N

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:IgG to galactose-α-1,3-galactose (α-gal) are highly abundant natural antibodies (Ab) in humans. α-Gal-specific IgE Ab cause a special form of meat allergy characterized by severe systemic reactions 3-7 h after consumption of red meat. We investigated 20 patients who experienced such reactions and characteriz...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Kollmann D,Nagl B,Ebner C,Emminger W,Wöhrl S,Kitzmüller C,Vrtala S,Mangold A,Ankersmit HJ,Bohle B

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred and seventy patients with asthma and/or rhinitis (162 or 60% allergic, 108 or 40% non-allergic) were studied for sinus pathology by means of standard X-rays and tomograms. Sinus pathology was defined as abnormal sinus X-rays, either on standard or tomography. Fifty-four percent of the X-rays were classifie...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： De Cleyn KM,Kersschot EA,De Clerck LS,Ortmanns PM,De Schepper AM,Van Bever HP,Stevens WJ

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allergy to neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) is the most important caue of perioperative anaphylaxis in France. The diagnosis relies on a careful clinical history, the search of serum IgE antibodies, and the realization of skin tests. Although the skin tests are the most important tool and their sensitivity is wid...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Ramirez LF,Pereira A,Chiriac AM,Bonnet-Boyer MC,Demoly P

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00