Concurrent use of salmeterol with inhaled corticosteroids is more effective than inhaled corticosteroid dose increases.

abstract：:A 64-year-old male patient with a 15-year history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease presented with an atypical rash that was refractory to standard therapy. Pulmonary function tests confirmed an obstructive lung disease. Basic laboratory workup revealed conflicting information, leading to a diagnostic challenge...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Craig ET,Banta E,Craig TJ

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is well-established evidence that histamine plays a significant role as a chemical mediator in asthma. However, although antihistamines are commonly used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, their use in asthma has been somewhat controversial. Mechanistically, their application for asthma appears logical. In ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Zitt MJ

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) is of unknown etiology and is the most common cause of retinopathy after age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vein occlusion. Vision loss results from fluid leakage and serous detachment in the macula. Five percent of patients develop chronic CSCR....

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Ricketti PA,Unkle DW,Cleri DJ,Prenner JL,Coluccielo M,Ricketti AJ

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchial hyperreactivity is defined as an increased sensitivity to bronchoconstrictor stimuli. It is regarded as the physiological hallmark of bronchial asthma. It is usually associated with a positive family history of asthma, atopy, and evaluated total serum immunoglobulin E. Its prevalence in the normal population...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Bardana EJ Jr

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rapid relief of symptoms should be one of the primary goals of treatment for allergic rhinitis (AR). The onset and duration of action of olopatadine hydrochloride nasal spray, 665 mcg (OLO; Patanese), for seasonal AR (SAR) was evaluated in this study. This study was performed to determine the onset and duration of act...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Patel D,Garadi R,Brubaker M,Conroy JP,Kaji Y,Crenshaw K,Whitling A,Wall GM

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rhinitis symptom complex consists of rhinorrhea, congestion, itchy mucosa, itchy eyes, and sneezing. Available medications vary in their benefit for each of these symptoms. It was the purpose of this article to compare symptom reduction with three different classes of medications. Montelukast, azelastine, and budesoni...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Sardana N,Santos C,Lehman E,Craig T

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a previous study, cetirizine and fexofenadine similarly relieved seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms in the first 5 hours, but cetirizine was more effective at 21-24 hours postdose. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study compared the response to treatment between 5 and 12 hours. Eligible ragweed al...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Day JH,Briscoe MP,Rafeiro E,Ratz JD,Ellis AK,Frankish CW,Chapman D,deGuia EC,Kramer B,Warner C

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aspergilloma and invasive aspergillosis have been reported in HIV-infected individuals. Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) is a lung disease marked by a hypersensitivity response to inhaled aspergillus species, most commonly Aspergillus fumigatus (Af). This manifestation of Af has previously not been repor...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Jain M

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies such as herbal therapy, acupuncture, yoga, homeopathy, chiropractic medicine, and massage therapy, continue to gain popularity as modalities for the treatment of asthma. In the Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, and Western cultures, herbal therapies appear to be ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Bielory L,Russin J,Zuckerman GB

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inflammation in asthma involves both the large and the small airways. This study was designed to examine whether mometasone delivered from a dry powder inhaler would improve those parameters thought to reflect patency and obstruction of the small airways (diameter <2 mm). Subjects with mild to moderate asthma, onl...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Nelson HS,Gallegos CM,Silveira LJ,Newell JD,Gelfand EW

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: The 2017 addendum to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) guidelines on peanut allergy prevention significantly altered recommendations for patients at risk of developing peanut allergies. It is unknown if primary care physicians are aware of or are following these guidelines. ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Alvarez A,Gupta M,Poowuttikul P,Baptist AP

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The practicing allergist has the unique opportunity to see an extraordinary variety of fascinating patients. Identifying the precise cause of the patient's complaints makes for a satisfying intellectual endeavor. This is exemplified by the description of nine cases seen in a university allergy clinic. The cases includ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Slavin RG

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: There are no validated quantitative tools for assessing asthma exacerbation, which may cause significant variation in determining the severity of exacerbation across caregivers. A modified Pulmonary Index Score (mPIS) has been proposed as a quantitative indicator of the severity of childhood asthma exacerb...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Okada Y,Nakamura T,Maeda M,Ishikawa R,Kamiya T,Imai T

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allergic rhinitis (AR) affects ~60 million people in the United States. This study evaluates awareness, attitudes, and behaviors of AR sufferers on the management of their condition. This U.S.-based survey evaluated 1600 adult AR sufferers to assess their perceptions of AR diagnosis, treatment preferences, and interac...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Fromer LM,Blaiss MS,Jacob-Nara JA,Long RM,Mannion KM,Lauersen LA

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We evaluated the risk of asthma development in adult patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in a nationwide population. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study was conducted by using data retrieved from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. Patients, ages 20 year or older, with newly d...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Peng YH,Liao WC,Su CH,Chen HJ,Hsia TC,Chu CC,Liu CJ,Kao CH

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study is to examine the natural history of hay fever among former college students who were diagnosed with this disease either before or after their freshman year. The diagnosis of hay fever or seasonal allergic rhinitis was based on a history of watery, itchy eyes, rhinorrhea, and sneezing occurri...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Greisner WA 3rd,Settipane RJ,Settipane GA

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intranasal corticosteroids (INCSs) provide safe and effective treatment of allergic rhinitis (AR). Currently available INCSs differ in terms of the components included in each formulation that may influence efficacy, tolerability, and patient preference for treatment. Patient preference for a specific INCS is largely ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Wingertzahn MA,Derebery MJ,Nelson HS

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quality of life is affected by history of bee sting allergy. In addition, worry about being stung and also the need to use self-injection of medicine can create or increase anxiety, which can further compromise a patient's ability to enjoy the outdoors and participate in activities. We sought to determine the depressi...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Findeis S,Craig T

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allergic rhinitis and asthma are two of the most common chronic conditions affecting the population. There has been a growing understanding of the link between these disorders as they commonly occur in the same individual, of their relationship with allergies, and of the total economic impact in both direct and indire...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Blaiss MS

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asthma guidelines recommend periodic assessment of impairment and risk factors to prevent exacerbations, which can lead to hospitalization and increased health care utilization and cost. According to recent meta-analysis data, fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) monitoring is associated with a 40-50% redu...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Arnold RJG,Layton A,Massanari M

更新日期：2018-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：:High levels of IgE and IgE-mediated reactions represent a typical finding in patients with atopic eczema/dermatitis syndrome (AEDS). However, 10-30% of patients usually do not show any increase of total blood IgE levels and any detectable specific IgE sensitization. We performed this study to evaluate the difference o...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Leonardi S,Rotolo N,Vitaliti G,Spicuzza L,La Rosa M

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Penicillin (PCN) allergy has been vastly overdiagnosed, and too many people are incorrectly labeled as allergic to PCN, which affects their health by preventing the use of beta-lactam antibiotics. This investigation explores whether taking a careful history can eliminate the need for some to carry the PCN allergy labe...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Stember RH

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous skin testing to determine allergies is usually read 15-20 minutes after placement, but the time to reading may be prolonged because of clinic duties or emergencies. The objective of the study was to compare skin-prick testing (SPT) wheal and flare reactions at 10, 30, and 40 minutes with the standard 20 m...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Seibert SM,King TS,Kline D,Mende C,Craig T

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: GSP301 is an investigational fixed-dose combination nasal spray that contains the antihistamine, olopatadine hydrochloride (HCl), and the corticosteroid, mometasone furoate. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of GSP301 in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR). Methods: In this double-b...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Hampel FC,Pedinoff AJ,Jacobs RL,Caracta CF,Tantry SK

更新日期：2019-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Several decades ago, the skin was considered to be little more than a simple barrier to dehydration, environmental toxins, and extrinsic bacteria; however, we now recognize that the skin is a complex immune organ that is fully integrated with the immune functions of the bone marrow, lymph nodes, liver, and spleen. Lym...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Charlesworth EN

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Decreased level of L-arginine may lead to airway hyperresponsiveness, inflammation, and airway remodeling. Changes in L-arginine metabolism were observed earlier in adult asthmatic patients. Studies on L-arginine metabolism in children with bronchial asthma are limited. Because biosynthesis of L-arginine is insufficie...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Kraj L,Krawiec M,Koter M,Graboń W,Kraj G,Chołojczyk M,Kulus M,Barańczyk-Kuźma A

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) in children by the tuberculin skin test (TST) poses a diagnostic challenge for physicians due to its low specificity and cross-reactivity with nontuberculous mycobacteria and bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG). Although interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs) have been shown as novel TST alte...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Riazi S,Zeligs B,Yeager H,Peters SM,Benavides GA,Di Mita O,Bellanti JA

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare, autosomal dominant disease caused by a deficiency in the C1-inhibitor protein. It is characterized by recurrent episodes of nonpruritic, nonpitting, subcutaneous or submucosal edema that typically involves the extremities or the gastrointestinal tract. However, the genitourinary ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Azmy V,Brooks JP,Hsu FI

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Induction of specific immunoglobulin G4 (sIgG4) response (so-called blocking antibodies) in patients who receive specific immunotherapy (SIT) has been observed for many years. Although many other mechanisms have been identified as key regulators of immunologic processes in peripheral tolerance to allergens, ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Ostojić V

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many children struggle with albuterol hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) inhalers. Albuterol multidose dry powder inhaler (MDPI) may simplify rescue bronchodilator use in children. OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate the comparability of albuterol MDPI and albuterol HFA in children with asthma. METHODS:This phase II, multicente...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Qaqundah PY,Taveras H,Iverson H,Shore P

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00