Physician prescribing practices: the role of patient preference in the selection of nasal steroids.

abstract：:The complexity of care of some patients in an allergy-immunology practice may be increased by behavioral abnormalities of the patients. Facilitating adherence through the use of social support may be the most effective treatment strategy for some of the most difficult of these patients. We report three patients whose ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Patterson R,McGrath KG

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wheezing in infancy presents the clinician with at least two broad clinical problems. First is the task of distinguishing the common entities of bronchiolitis and asthma from rare, yet potentially life threatening illnesses that may present with wheezing. The second problem deals with the difficulties in distinguishin...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Mamlok R

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR) often causes sleep disturbances and associated daytime somnolence, thus resulting in a poor quality of life. Various clinical interventions in patients suffering from the disorder seek to improve symptoms and quality of life. Additional studies are needed to establish whether the alle...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Santos CB,Hanks C,McCann J,Lehman EB,Pratt E,Craig TJ

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current asthma management guidelines emphasize the importance of disease control. Although effective drug therapies are available, real-life data indicate that the general level of asthma control is still low. Fixed-dose combinations of inhaled corticosteroids/long-acting beta(2)-agonists (ICS/LABAs) are now increasin...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Barnes PJ,Nicolini G,Bizzi A,Spinola M,Singh D

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Latex immediate hypersensitivity has been documented in 28% to 67% of spina bifida patients, 2.6%-16.9% of health care workers and at least 1% of the general population. Additionally, it has been confirmed in food-sensitive individuals sensitive to cross-reacting foods such as chestnut, avocado, banana, and passion fr...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Randolph C,Fraser B

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare, autosomal dominant, genetic disorder associated with a deficiency in C1 inhibitor protein. HAE is characterized by recurrent and unpredictable episodes of swelling of the extremities, abdomen, face, and upper airway. There are several newly approved drugs as well as investigation...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Barmettler S,Li Y,Banerji A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fungi are important aeroallergens. However, fungal allergen sources of consistent quality for clinical testing are not readily available. Because some allergens have been identified as enzymes, we assessed the prevalence of IgE reactivity to commercially available fungal enzymes. The purpose of this study was to deter...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Horner WE,Armstrong M,El-Dahr J,McCants M,Reese G,Kobernick AK,Lehrer SB

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Innumerable articles have tried to solve the "continuing enigma of atopic and nonatopic asthma" but notwithstanding the strenuous efforts to substantiate the few well-known clinico-epidemiologic differences between these two forms of asthma most studies have hitherto generated inconclusive statements. In a recent stud...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Ronchetti R,Jesenak M,Rennerova Z,Barreto M,Ronchetti F,Villa MP

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) are the second-most frequent drugs that cause hypersensitivity reactions among children. Studies related to NSAIDs hypersensitivity in children are limited. In this study, we aimed to evaluate children admitted with suspicion of NSAIDs reaction. METHOD:Between Ja...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Guvenir H,Dibek Misirlioglu E,Vezir E,Toyran M,Ginis T,Civelek E,Kocabas CN

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Assessment of sputum eosinophilia has shown benefit in the diagnosis and monitoring of asthma. However, the possibility of bronchospasm related to the hypertonic saline used in sputum induction appears to have limited this procedure's acceptance in clinical practice. OBJECTIVE:Because the methacholine (MCH)...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Hagan JB,Madaan A,Kim CK

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DR and HLA-DQ genes and gluten play crucial roles in developing celiac disease (CD), most patients with these risk factors still do not develop CD, which indicates additional unrecognized risk factors. OBJECTIVE:To determine the association between asthma and the risk ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Patel B,Wi CI,Hasassri ME,Divekar R,Absah I,Almallouhi E,Ryu E,King K,Juhn YJ

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Updated guidelines and new treatments for asthma have become available since the last major survey of asthma management in the United States was completed ∼11 years ago. The Asthma Insight and Management (AIM) survey was conducted to assess the current status of asthma burden in the United States. A geographically str...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Meltzer EO,Blaiss MS,Nathan RA,Doherty DE,Murphy KR,Stoloff SW

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association between chronic urticaria (CU) and autoimmune disease has been recognized for some time, especially with autoimmune thyroid disease. More recently, functional IgG autoantibodies against FcepsilonRIalpha and less commonly against IgE have been reported in a subset of patients with CU. These patients hav...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Boguniewicz M

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Measurement of exhaled nitric oxide levels (eNO) from asthmatic patients is a noninvasive marker of airway inflammation in both adults and children and has been used as an outpatient measure of asthma control. We examined eNO in acute asthma exacerbations and how it is affected by treatment in the emergency departmen...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Silverberg JI,Rodenas M,Sinert R,Joks R

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allergic diseases reflect various pathways of T lymphocyte inflammation and largely comprise T helper (Th) 2-associated processes. Recent investigations have identified pathways involved in promoting Th2 responses. Additionally, novel T-cell subtypes, each with its own distinct cytokine profile, contribute to the hete...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Wisniewski JA,Borish L

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, has undergone significant changes in the past 30 years. In addition to the fact that it increasingly is a disease affecting the elderly and those patients with underlying comorbidities, the spectrum of microbiological agents cau...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Lange M

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Allergic and autoimmune diseases comprise a group of inflammatory disorders caused by aberrant immune responses in which CD25+ Forkhead box P3-positive (FOXP3+) T regulatory (Treg) cells that normally suppress inflammatory events are often poorly functioning. This has stimulated an intensive investigative ef...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Lawless OJ,Bellanti JA,Brown ML,Sandberg K,Umans JG,Zhou L,Chen W,Wang J,Wang K,Zheng SG

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The newborn screen for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) uses real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction for T-cell receptor excision circles and is highly sensitive for SCID. However, T-cell lymphopenia from other primary and secondary causes, such as DiGeorge syndrome, prematurity, thymic involution from...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Lutfeali S,Khan DA,Wysocki C

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is both a clinical and a diagnostic challenge. Furthermore, an FUO case with isolated marrow noncaseating granuloma can further confound diagnosis. However, these two findings together may help narrow down the pathological possibilities. This article presents a case report of FUO and lymp...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Miller AC,Chacko T,Rashid RM,Ledford DK

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Occupational immunologic lung disease is characterized by an immunologic response in the lung to an airborne agent inhaled in the work environment and can be subdivided into immunologically mediated occupational asthma (OA) and hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP). Irritant-induced OA, a separate nonimmunologic entity, ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Sabin BR,Grammer LC

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To date cytokines profile in AEDS is poorly described in children. We evaluated the interleukin (IL)-17, IL-23, and IL-10 levels in atopic eczema/dermatitis syndrome (AEDS) children and healthy controls, in atopic AEDS (aAEDS) and nonatopic (naAEDS) subtypes and their relationship with disease severity. A total of 181...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Leonardi S,Cuppari C,Manti S,Filippelli M,Parisi GF,Borgia F,Briuglia S,Cannavò P,Salpietro A,Arrigo T,Salpietro C

更新日期：2015-01-01 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:High anxiety has been reported in patients with drug hypersensitivity reaction (DHR); however, its relationship with the test results was not studied previously. OBJECTIVE:We aimed to investigate the association of patient anxiety with the results of drug tests together with the other contributing factors. ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Comert S,Erdogan T,Demir AU,Karakaya G,Kalyoncu AF

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study surveyed the prescription patterns of adrenaline auto-injectors (AAs) in Singapore to examine the frequency, triggers, and demographic pattern of anaphylaxis requiring such prescriptions. A 6-year retrospective review of 417 consecutive patients prescribed AAs in Singapore from January 1999 to December 2004...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Tham EH,Tay SY,Lim DL,Shek LP,Goh AE,Giam YC,Chng HH,Lee BW

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asthma is a clinical problem with social, psychological, and economic burdens. To improve patient disease management and quality of life (QOL), different education programs have been developed. The purpose of this study is to adapt and implement a community-based educational program for patients with asthma. A prospec...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Petkova VB

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Peanut allergy is a major health burden in the United States. Treatment is limited to avoidance and acute reaction management. No drug or medical product is approved for use as a peanut oral immunotherapy (POIT) agent. Objective: To examine peanut allergy diagnosis and treatment, peanut challenge protocols...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Blaiss MS,Tilles S,Petroni D,Zigmont E,Cassese M,Kwak B,Georgitseas N,Liebermann J

更新日期：2019-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is presented, followed by a discussion of the clinical characteristics, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of this disorder. Special emphasis is given to clinical pearls and pitfalls for the practicing allergist. VCD is a common condition that mimics asthma. Dyspnea, cough, ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Mikita JA,Mikita CP

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As immunologists, we are frequently asked to evaluate patients with recurrent infections. These infections can provide us with clues regarding what pathways might be aberrant in a given patient, e.g., specific pyogenic bacteria with Toll-like receptor problems, atypical mycobacteria with interferon gamma receptor auto...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Kennedy JL,Schroeder N,Palacios T,Rosen LB,Martinez B,Browne S,Borish L

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Bronchial asthma and rhinitis are among the most common diseases in children and frequently coexist in the patient. The primary aim of anti-asthmatic therapy is disease control. Several questionnaires can be used in pediatrics to assess asthma control and the Children Asthma Control Test (C-ACT) is one of th...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： De Vittori V,Pacilio A,Indinnimeo L,Marazzato M,De Castro G,Brindisi G,Schiavi L,Tosca M,Duse M,Zicari AM

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nonallergic rhinitis with eosinophilia syndrome (NARES) is a type of chronic rhinitis, characterized by intense (> 20%) eosinophilia of the nasal secretions. In this study, screening for NARES in 81 patients with nonallergic chronic rhinitis was performed using a modified nasal lavage cytometric method. Twenty-one...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Schiavino D,Nucera E,Milani A,Della Corte AM,D'Ambrosio C,Pagliari G,Patriarca G

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00