Multiple physical urticarias: report of three cases and review of the literature.

abstract：:T helper type 2 (Th2) cells play an important role in the onset and persistence of allergic airway inflammation. Consequently, many authors have attempted to identify cell surface markers associated with a Th2 phenotype. This work was aimed at correlating CD30 and CD57 expression on CD4(+) T cells with interleukin (IL...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Rojas-Ramos E,Garfias Y,Jiménez-Martínez Mdel C,Martínez-Jiménez N,Zenteno E,Gorocica P,Lascurain R

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: House-dust mites (HDM) allergen is one of the most important allergens in southern China; however, studies on the Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus components are relatively lacking. Objective: This study analyzed the molecular components of D. pteronyssinus in patients with allergic asthma (AS) and/or allerg...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Zou X,Hu H,Huang Z,Liao C,Huang L,Luo W,Jiang M,Sun B

更新日期：2021-01-01 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: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:High mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is abnormally expressed in serum and sputum of patients with allergic asthma. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the role of HMGB1 as guidance for treatment management of children with asthma. METHODS:Thirty children with asthma and 44 healthy children were...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Manti S,Leonardi S,Parisi GF,De Vivo D,Salpietro A,Spinuzza A,Arrigo T,Salpietro C,Cuppari C

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A woman with multiple illnesses including allergic rhinitis presented for a follow-up visit at our clinic with constant rhinorrhea for 2 weeks despite regular use of nasal corticosteroids. Two weeks earlier, after alcohol drinking and doubling some of her medications for missed doses, she fell on her face. The Emergen...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Patel PN,Oyefara B,Aarstad R,Bahna SL

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The U.S. Air Force conducts basic military training (BMT) in San Antonio, TX, an area with occasionally adverse air quality. Many individuals from the BMT population are evaluated for asthma symptoms. The relationship of air quality with these symptoms has not been studied in this population. This study examines the c...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Letz AG,Quinn JM

更新日期：2005-11-01 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：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：: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：BACKGROUND:Local allergic rhinitis (LAR) is rhinitis with a localized nasal allergic response in the absence of systemic allergy. This study aimed to evaluate the pathogenesis specific to LAR compared with allergic rhinitis (AR) and nonallergic rhinitis (NAR) by using cytokines from polypous tissues. METHODS:We recrui...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Choi YJ,Kang HN,Kim JH,Oh JW,Jeong JH

更新日期：2018-07-01 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：:This randomized, double-blind, parallel, multi-center study was designed to determine whether the addition of salmeterol to existing inhaled corticosteroid therapy provides greater therapeutic benefit than doubling the dose of inhaled corticosteroids in symptomatic patients with asthma. A total of 514 adults were rand...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Murray JJ,Church NL,Anderson WH,Bernstein DI,Wenzel SE,Emmett A,Rickard KA

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Otitis media (OM) is a common and costly medical condition, especially in children. Most episodes of OM are associated with an upper respiratory viral infection and are short-lived and self-limiting with or without medical treatment. However, chronic OM with effusion (OME) has significant sequelae, is refractory to mo...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Skoner AR,Skoner KR,Skoner DP

更新日期：2009-09-01 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：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：:Forced oscillometry (FOT) has been reported as a simple method to detect respiratory resistance (Rrs) changes. The aim of this study was to evaluate FOT capacity to detect children with clinical characteristics of asthma in a school setting. One thousand thirty children, 6-7 years old, were investigated by questionnai...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Boccaccino A,Peroni DG,Pietrobelli A,Piacentini GL,Aversano MP,Spinosa E,Boner AL

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As imported fire ants (IFAs) expand their range, hypersensitivity reactions to their stings are becoming a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Currently, IFAs whole body extract (WBE) immunotherapy is the mainstay of treatment for IFA hypersensitivity but the optimal duration of treatmen...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Forester JP,Johnson TL,Arora R,Quinn JM

更新日期：2007-07-01 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：: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：:Background: Approximately 80% of patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease incorrectly use a metered-dose inhaler and, therefore, fail to obtain full benefit from their inhaler medication. Beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) hydrofluoroalkane, an inhalation aerosol administered via a breath-actuated...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Mansfield LE,Hampel FC,Sfeir B,Small CJ,Walsh D,Dunphy L

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are conflicting data regarding the diagnostic value of sesame-specific IgE and sesame skin test. Currently, there are no established thresholds that predict clinical reactivity. We examined the correlation of sesame ImmunoCAP and skin-prick test (SPT) results with oral challenge outcomes in children suspected of...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Permaul P,Stutius LM,Sheehan WJ,Rangsithienchai P,Walter JE,Twarog FJ,Young MC,Scott JE,Schneider LC,Phipatanakul W

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epinephrine remains the treatment of choice for acute anaphylaxis. However, currently available autoinjectors are costly, and studies have demonstrated human factor issues that result in incorrect use as well as device failures. OBJECTIVE:A recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved prefilled syringe...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Moss RB,Moll T,Daniels K,Carlo DJ

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a complex multisystem disorder caused by mutations in a membrane glycoprotein called the CF transmembrane regulator (CFTR), which has as its major function serving as a Cl- channel. The relationship between defects in CFTR and development of lung disease remains incompletely understood. Chronic...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Berger M

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the widespread recognition that T-cells are the key mediators of psoriasis, current treatment strategies have focused on reducing the population of these cells or modulating their activity through the use of immunosuppressive treatments such as methotrexate, cyclosporine, and psoralens plus ultraviolet A radiatio...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Charlesworth EN

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. Clusterin is a sensitive cellular biosensor of oxidative stress and has been studied as a marker to assess inflammatory diseases. The clusterin levels in AD have not been evaluated thus far. OBJECTIVE:We evaluated serum clusterin levels in child...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Sol IS,Kim YH,Lee KE,Hong JY,Kim MN,Kim YS,Oh MS,Kim MJ,Yoon SH,Park YA,Kim KW,Sohn MH,Kim KE

更新日期：2016-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Environmental control is an important component of asthma management for persons with asthma. A damp indoor environment and elevated airborne spore levels are factors in housing environmental control. OBJECTIVES:We investigated if indoor airborne fungal spore levels correlated with outdoor ground-level airb...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Jara D,Portnoy J,Dhar M,Barnes C

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: The first-line method in the diagnosis of patients who describe an immediate reaction after penicillin intake is a skin test (ST) with penicillin reagents. Objectives: We aimed to determine the safety and diagnostic value of penicillin STs in the diagnosis of immediate reactions to penicillins in pediatric...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Kulhas Celik I,Turgay Yagmur I,Yilmaz Topal O,Toyran M,Civelek E,Karaatmaca B,Dibek Misirlioglu E

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A complex interplay of genetic predisposition and environmental influences results in the clinical picture of allergic asthma. This article addresses recently identified genetic markers and environmental factors that contribute to disease development in asthma. Focus is placed on aspects of the innate immune system, i...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Long A

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00