Managing rhinitis: Strategies for improved patient outcomes.

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：: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：:Mastocytosis comprises several diseases characterized by an abnormal increase in tissue mast cells. Cutaneous mastocytosis (CM) is the most common form of mastocytosis, affects predominantly children, and presents as a mast cell hyperplasia limited to the skin. Systemic mastocytosis (SM) comprises multiple distinct en...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Castells MC

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asthma remains one of the most common diseases worldwide and results in significant societal health care costs and in morbidity and mortality to those afflicted. Despite currently available medications, 5-10% of patients with asthma have severe disease with debilitating symptoms and/or life-threatening exacerbations. ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Dunn R,Wechsler ME

更新日期：2015-07-01 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：:Potentially (near) fatal asthma (PFA) defines a subset of patients with asthma who are at increased risk for death from their disease. The diagnosis of PFA should motivate treating physicians, health professionals, and patients to be more aggressive in the monitoring, treatment, and control of this high-risk type of a...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Greenberger PA

更新日期：2019-11-01 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：: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：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：:During the past 10 years, our understanding of asthma and allergic rhinitis (AR) has evolved. The historic perspective of these allergen-induced disorders as distinct and separate entities is being displaced by current thinking that they are described better as a continuum of inflammation involving one common airway. ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Nayak AS

更新日期：2003-11-01 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：:Background: Baker's asthma (BA) is one of the most common causes of occupational asthma. Prevalence of BA varies from 3 to 24% in various studies; however, in our country, there are not enough data on its prevalence. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate wheat flour sensitivity and to determine the rate of ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Aydın Ö,Sözener ZÇ,Demirel YS,Seçil D,Mungan D

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

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：: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: Indoor air pollution may have an impact on asthma. Objective: To evaluate the influence of indoor air pollution on the natural history of asthma. Methods: Data collection by using the European Community Respiratory Health Survey and International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood standardized ques...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Piekarska B,Stankiewicz-Choroszucha BL,Sybilski AJ,Furmańczyk K,Jaworski S,Białoszewski AZ,Kłak A,Lipiec A,Walkiewicz A,Tomaszewska A,Raciborski F,Samoliński BK

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to detect the best test lung function to identify abnormalities in asthmatic children while asymptomatic. We studied 200 asthmatic children. Patients were evaluated by questionnaire to evaluate the presence of symptoms and drug consumption in the previous 3 months. Allergological evaluation b...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Verini M,Peroni DG,Rossi N,Nicodemo A,De Stradis R,Spagnolo C,Chiarelli F,Boner AL

更新日期：2006-07-01 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：: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：:A case of Oral Allergy syndrome or Pollen-Food Allergy Syndrome is briefly discussed. The clinical characteristics, diagnosis, pathogenesis, and management of this syndrome are discussed followed by clinical pearls and pitfalls for the practicing allergist. Symptoms generally occur with the ingestion of raw fruits/veg...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Purohit-Sheth TS,Carr WW

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies suggest cross-reactivity between specific ragweed pollen and melon allergens. This study was designed to clarify the origin of the cross-reactivity between ragweed pollen and the gourd family. One thousand ragweed-allergic subjects were interviewed about the presence of oral allergy syndrome (OAS) ind...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Asero R,Mistrello G,Amato S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: The majority of patients for elective surgery and with a history of penicillin allergy are placed on alternative prophylactic antibiotic therapies, which have been associated with the emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens and increased morbidity and mortality rates. However, self-reporting of penicill...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Reilly CA,Backer G,Basta D,Riblet NBV,Hofley PM,Gallagher MC

更新日期：2018-11-01 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：:The HRQL (Health Related Quality of Life) is considered a relevant aspect of pharmacological treatment, since it evaluates the outcomes from the patient's viewpoint. This article reviews the currently available information about HRQL as an outcome measure in Respiratory Allergy. Pertinent abstracts and articles were c...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Baiardini I,Pasquali M,Giardini A,Majani G,Canonica GW

更新日期：2001-05-01 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：: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：:Prior studies comparing skin testing to serum-specific IgE testing for inhalant allergy focused on older technologies or small numbers of allergens. The purpose of this study was to compare ImmunoCAP (CAP) testing to skin prick testing (ST) for 53 inhalant allergens. Subjects > or =18 years old with chronic rhinitis a...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Calabria CW,Dietrich J,Hagan L

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

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：:Flunisolide hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) with integrated spacer is the most recent reformulated inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) for asthma available in the United States. It is the only product that combines a corticosteroid extrafine aerosol with a built-in spacer. The potential clinical benefit of the flunisolide HFA formul...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Berger WE,Tashkin DP

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：:Background: Moth is a common allergen in southern China. Shrimp sensitization might be related to the moth allergen. Objective: This study investigated sensitization to moth allergen in patients in southern China sensitized to shrimp and explored the effect of moth sensitization on different allergic diseases. Methods...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Liao C,Hu H,Huang Z,Lin Q,Huang H,Liu X,Luo W,Sun B

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00