The tale of the allergist's life: a series of interesting case reports.

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：: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:Defective nasal barrier function is implicated in allergic rhinitis, which results in persistent inflammation and clinical symptoms, among which congestion plays a prominent role. In searching ways to improve the efficacy of nasally applied drugs in this condition, we tested the hypothesis that hydroxypropyl...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Valerieva A,Popov TA,Staevska M,Kralimarkova T,Petkova E,Valerieva E,Mustakov T,Lazarova T,Dimitrov V,Church MK

更新日期：2015-11-01 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：: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：:The role of Toll-like receptor (TLR) 2 in modulating allergy-induced asthma is contradictory. We investigated the effect of TLR2 gene deletion in a murine model of ovalbumin (OVA)-challenged asthma. TLR2 wild-type (TLR2(+/+)) and TLR2-deficient (TLR2(-/-)) mice were sensitized to soluble OVA antigens and challenged wi...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Li X,Chen Q,Chu C,You H,Jin M,Zhao X,Zhu X,Zhou W,Ji W

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The symptoms of allergic rhinitis vary in severity over the course of the day and often are worse in the morning. This review focuses on data from clinical studies of the antihistamine desloratadine to establish whether it effectively controls the morning symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Studies of desloratadine in pati...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Schenkel EJ

更新日期：2006-11-01 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：:Eotaxin is the major eosinophil chemoattractant found in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid from sensitized guinea pigs after antigen challenge. In this study we have performed immunostaining for eotaxin in airways obtained from challenged animals and examined purified guinea pig lung cells (epithelial cells > 98% pur...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Cook EB,Stahl JL,Lilly CM,Haley KJ,Sanchez H,Luster AD,Graziano FM,Rothenberg ME

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immediate-hypersensitivity reactions related to latex products have increased rapidly in recent years. However, a reliable diagnosis is hampered by lack of purified and well characterized latex allergens. We have purified allergens in natural rubber latex (NRL) after SDS-PAGE by electroelution, and tested specific IgE...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Lu L,Kurup VP,Kelly KJ,Fink JN

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) measurement is an important noninvasive tool for evaluating eosinophilic inflammation of the airways. However, measurement of online FeNO in elderly people may not be possible if they are unable to perform the expiratory maneuver. The offline FeNO test is an alternative method th...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Hsu JY,Huang WC,Huang PL,Cheng YW,Chou MC

更新日期：2013-09-01 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：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：:Antihistamines are the most commonly used drugs for allergic rhinitis, and many antihistamines may cause subclinical side effects which are not noticeable by the patient. These include impaired driving performance, impaired work performance, reduced coordination, reduced motor skills, sleepiness and impaired informati...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Storms WW

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: Based on the available data, alterations of the antioxidant defense as well as the vitamin status in mothers may affect the prenatal process of lung and immune system development as a pathophysiological background of increased prevalence of allergic diseases. The primary aim of the current study was to assess...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Bobrowska-Korzeniowska M,Jerzyńska J,Polańska K,Gromadzińska J,Hanke W,Wasowicz W,Stelmach I

更新日期：2020-01-01 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：:Several studies have shown that sensitization to cockroach and mouse allergens is correlated with presence and severity of asthma, especially among children living in inner cities. This study evaluated the prevalence of positive skin testing to indoor allergens in the Pittsburgh area and the association with asthma an...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： McHugh BM,MacGinnitie AJ

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is still considerable disagreement regarding the role of vitamin D in the development or exacerbation of allergic diseases. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the association between serum vitamin D levels and recent symptoms of allergic diseases in elementary schoolchildren. METHODS:A nationwide cross-section...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Yang HK,Choi J,Kim WK,Lee SY,Park YM,Han MY,Kim HY,Hahm MI,Chae Y,Lee KJ,Kwon HJ,Ahn K,Kim J

更新日期：2016-07-01 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：:A series of eight articles from the published literature for the period 2004-2005 was selected for review in this article. Small-airway obstruction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and its management were the subjects of the first two articles reviewed in this commentary. Progression of COPD from the Gl...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Bellanti JA

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anti-IgE therapy with omalizumab, a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody, has anti-inflammatory effects in allergic asthma and rhinitis. Although omalizumab has been exceptionally safe, reactions after its administration have been reported. The goal of this study was to assess two patients who experienced apparen...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Price KS,Hamilton RG

更新日期：2007-05-01 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：:Nasal polyps are inflammatory outgrowths of paranasal sinus mucosa caused by chronic mucosal inflammation that typically arise from the middle meatus and ethmoid region. The main symptoms of nasal polyps are perennial nasal congestion, nasal obstruction, and anosmia or hyposmia. Unlike patients with chronic rhinosinu...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Georgy MS,Peters AT

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress occurs in many allergic and immunologic disorders as a result of the imbalance between the endogenous production of free reactive oxygen species (ROS) and/or the reduction of antioxidant defense mechanisms. Advanced glycation end products (AGEs), advanced oxidation protein products (AOPPs), and nitros...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Patella V,Incorvaia C,Minciullo PL,Oricchio C,Saitta S,Florio G,Saija A,Gangemi S

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Anaphylaxis is increasingly reported in infancy. Diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis is difficult, and data are limited in infants. The aim of the present study was to determine the clinical course and management strategies used for anaphylaxis in infancy. METHODS:Patients attending to our clinic and wh...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

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

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A history of penicillin allergy is associated with an increased risk of nosocomial infections because patients are exposed to non-beta lactam antibiotics. Ruling out inaccurate penicillin allergy during hospitalization decreases prescription of beta lactam antibiotics. However, the utilization of penicillin ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Sacco KA,Chirila R,Libertin C,Hiroto B,Bhasin A,Johnson MM,Pongdee T,Burton MC

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Food-dependent, exercise-induced anaphylaxis (FDEIA) is a clinically distinct form of anaphylaxis in which symptoms occur only when the patient exercises within a few hours of eating the food. Its precise mechanism remains unclear and has been reported to have a wide spectrum of presentations. The objective of this re...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Oyefara BI,Bahna SL

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：:The effects of inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) and long-acting beta 2-agonists (LABAs) on therapeutic targets have significant clinical relevance regarding optimal management of asthma. Asthma pathophysiology involves two main components: smooth muscle dysfunction and airway inflammation. LABAs and ICSs provide complem...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Settipane RA,National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP).

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00