Observational human studies in allergic diseases: design concepts and highlights of recent National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases-funded research.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The incidence of food allergy is increasing. Correct diagnosis is dependent on food challenges, which are not always performed, but more often based on history, skin prick test and specific IgE, leading to possible misdiagnoses. Mucosal provocation tests have been proposed as possible new diagnostic t...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Kvenshagen BK,Jacobsen M

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are life-threatening severe adverse drug reactions. Once thought to be idiosyncratic and unpredictable, there has been significant progress made in the understanding of the pathomechanism and pharmacogenetics of such reactions. These ...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Lee HY,Chung WH

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Cow's milk allergy affects 2-3% of young children, the economic impact of which necessitates search for simple diagnostic tools and affordable milk substitutes. This review examines recent studies on the diagnosis of cow's milk allergy as well as on the allergenicity of milk from other mammalian speci...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Järvinen KM,Chatchatee P

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Subcutaneous IgG (SCIG) is becoming more popular, but there is still uncertainty about efficacy and optimal dosing. This review discusses recent pharmacokinetic studies and applications of SCIG therapy, and its efficacy in the context of emerging understanding of the relationship between dosing and ef...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Berger M

更新日期：2011-12-01 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:The purpose of this review is to evaluate the effect of histamine on various receptors in the conjunctiva. A Medline search from 1980 was performed on the histamine receptor subtypes H1, H2 and H3 in the human conjunctiva. RECENT FINDINGS:In the conjunctiva, histamine has been shown to induce various...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Bielory L,Ghafoor S

更新日期：2005-10-01 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: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: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:In the concept of food allergy prevention, no successful strategy could be identified until now. Although interventional trials using probiotics, prebiotics, hydrolyzed formula and bacterial lysates early in infancy were found to reduce the incidence of atopic dermatitis, no effect on food sensitizati...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Lau S

更新日期：2013-06-01 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:Complementary medicines, including acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, are being used increasingly for the management of allergies such as allergic rhinitis. Until relatively recently, however, evidence for the efficacy and safety of these therapies in allergic conditions has been lacking. RECEN...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Xue CC,Li CG,Hügel HM,Story DF

更新日期：2006-06-01 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:The purpose of this review is to highlight recent advances in gene-expression profiling of nasal polyps in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and aspirin-sensitive asthma. RECENT FINDINGS:Gene-expression profiling has allowed simultaneous interrogation of thousands of genes, including the entire ge...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Platt M,Metson R,Stankovic K

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide an overview of the pathogenic mechanisms underlying the correlation between ocular allergy and dry eye disease (DED), highlighting how the first condition may be a risk factor for the second one. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent advances in our comprehension of the pathogenesis of ocular allergy and...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Villani E,Rabbiolo G,Nucci P

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide an overview on the role of gut mucosal immunity in the development of tolerance against allergy to food. RECENT FINDINGS:The gastrointestinal tract, through innate and specific immunologic factors, acts as a defense against ingested antigens. In addition to the mucous membrane integrity an...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Chahine BG,Bahna SL

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Drug allergy is an adverse drug reaction that is immune-mediated. Immune activation can occur when drugs or haptens bind covalently to proteins and then act as antigens. The purpose of this review is to summarize the recent data on the formation of hapten-protein complexes and to assess the importance...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Faulkner L,Meng X,Park BK,Naisbitt DJ

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We provide an overview on the latest developments in primary immunodeficiency registries worldwide, on the basis of the recent literature amended by some older references to achieve completeness. RECENT FINDINGS:New primary immunodeficiency registries are emerging worldwide, although existing databas...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Kindle G,Gathmann B,Grimbacher B

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:New biological agents, in addition to the well-established omalizumab, have been nowadays introduced into clinical practice for severe asthma. This suggested the possibility of an at-home self-administration, as currently happening for other biological agents for immune-mediated diseases. RECENT FIND...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Lombardi C,Bagnasco D,Passalacqua G

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To remind readers that evaporative water loss from the airway surface is the stimulus for exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. To emphasize that recruitment of the peripheral airways determines severity of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. To draw attention to the potential for injury of the epit...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Anderson SD

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The increasing prevalence of allergic rhinitis, its impact on individual quality of life and social costs, as well as its role as a risk factor for asthma, underline the need for improved treatment options for this disorder. We reviewed the recent literature published in English, dealing with relevant...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Schultz A,Stuck BA,Feuring M,Hörmann K,Wehling M

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Evidence suggests that some structural changes caused by mucosal remodeling may be primarily irreversible, which theoretically challenges the current management model of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). The relationship between inflammation and remodeling in the mucosa remains complex, yet better underst...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Bassiouni A,Chen PG,Wormald PJ

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In the US anterior ocular inflammatory disease (AOID) composed of the spectrum of ocular allergies, different forms of infectious conjunctivitis, and dry eye diseases, affects over 40% of the population. This review evaluates the current economic costs for AOID associated pharmacotherapies. RECENT FI...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Khan RS,Rizvi S,Syed BA,Bielory L

更新日期：2019-10-01 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：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:To describe the recent insights into the definition, causes, natural outcome, and key elements of irritant-induced asthma (IIA) management. RECENT FINDINGS:IIA is a subtype of occupational asthma without immunologic sensitization and includes the typical reactive airway dysfunction syndrome (RADS) an...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Labrecque M

更新日期：2012-04-01 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: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: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:To review recent developments on the inter-relationship between food allergy and atopic eczema, with a particular focus on understanding the role of filaggrin gene defects. RECENT FINDINGS:Filaggrin gene defects have recently been identified as a major risk factor for the development of atopic eczema...

journal_title：Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

authors： Worth A,Sheikh A

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00