Clinical efficacy, mechanisms of action, and adverse effects of complementary and alternative medicine therapies for asthma.

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：: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：:A new nasal aerosol solution formulation of ciclesonide containing a hydrofluoroalkane propellant (CIC-HFA) delivered via a metered-dose inhaler is currently in clinical development as a potential treatment for allergic rhinitis (AR). This study evaluated the efficacy and tolerability of CIC-HFA 74- or 148-microgram d...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Mohar D,Berger WE,Laforce C,Raphael G,Desai SY,Huang H,Hinkle J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peanut allergy affects approximately 1% of the population. Double-blind placebo-controlled food challenges are gold standard for diagnosis. Serum peanut-specific IgE (PN-IgE) is used in clinical practice as an additional diagnostic and monitoring tool. The purpose of this study was to characterize the clinical feature...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Borici-Mazi R,Mazza JA,Moote DW,Payton KB

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Association and linkage studies of beta₂-adrenergic receptor (beta₂AR) polymorphisms in relation to the expression of asthmatic phenotypes and immune regulatory mechanisms have shown inconsistent results. This study was designed to analyze the relationship of particular combinations of single nucleotide polymorphisms ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Qiu YY,Zhang XL,Qin Y,Yin KS,Zhang DP

更新日期：2010-09-01 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：:Inhalation of histamine is commonly used to assess the severity of and to monitor treatment of asthma. Histamine causes airways to narrow by acting directly on specific receptors. Hyperosmolar saline causes airways of asthmatics to narrow indirectly by endogenously mediated events that are potentially modified by drug...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： du Toit JI,Anderson SD,Jenkins CR,Woolcock AJ,Rodwell LT

更新日期：1997-01-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND:Obesity negatively impacts asthma control, but the inflammatory mechanisms are poorly understood. OBJECTIVE:To explore which systemic inflammatory mediators mediate the effects of obesity on asthma control. METHODS:The subjects with stable asthma (n = 108) underwent assessment of clinical characteristics, ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Zhang X,Zheng J,Zhang L,Liu Y,Chen GP,Zhang HP,Wang L,Kang DY,Wood LG,Wang G

更新日期：2017-10-02 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：: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：: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：: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：: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：: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：: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：: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:Chronic urticaria (CU) is a skin disorder defined as daily or almost daily exhibition of pruritic and transient wheals that last for 6 weeks. CU is divided into two subtypes: chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and chronic inducible urticaria (CIndU). OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the clinical features, possible c...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Azkur D,Civelek E,Toyran M,Mısırlıoğlu ED,Erkoçoğlu M,Kaya A,Vezir E,Giniş T,Akan A,Kocabaş CN

更新日期：2016-11-01 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：:We presented a case of a male infant with annular patchy rash on his torso since 2 weeks of age. This was initially diagnosed as tinea corporis but did not respond to oral antifungal treatment. Because of the appearance of the rash and a history of a certain disease in a maternal aunt, we suspected the most probable c...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Nassiri M,Bahna SL

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of solar urticaria is presented, followed by a discussion of the clinical characteristics, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of this disease. Special emphasis is given to clinical pearls and pitfalls for the practicing allergist. Solar urticaria is a physical urticaria that can be difficult to diagnose...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Webb LM,Mikita CP

更新日期：2009-09-01 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：:Immunotherapy can be administered either sublingually (sublingual immunotherapy [SLIT]) or subcutaneously (subcutaneous immunotherapy [SCIT]). The rate of route switching, required by patients, can provide an indirect evaluation of patients' preferences and adherence. The authors retrospectively reviewed patients' fil...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Pajno GB,Caminiti L,Passalacqua G

更新日期：2013-11-01 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：:Accurate and detailed pollen monitoring is useful for selection of medication and for allergen avoidance in patients with allergic rhinitis. Burkard and Durham pollen samplers are commonly used, but are labor and time intensive. In contrast, automatic pollen counters allow simple real-time pollen counting; however, th...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Muradil M,Okamoto Y,Yonekura S,Chazono H,Hisamitsu M,Horiguchi S,Hanazawa T,Takahashi Y,Yokota K,Okumura S

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although some older antihistamines have a relatively slow onset of action, modern agents indicate an efficacy between 1 and 3 hours of administration. For patients who use antihistamines regularly, a short onset of action is relatively unimportant. When antihistamines are used as needed, either because of poor complia...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Dolen WK

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rhinosinusitis is one of the most common chronic diseases with significant symptoms and impact on the quality of life. Surgery is indicated when appropriate medical treatment fails. A review of the clinical presentations of rhinosinusitis is presented, as well as an overview of current medical and surgical treatment o...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Fried MP,Cuellar H,Sadoughi B

更新日期：2006-01-01 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