Chapter 17: Occupational immunologic lung disease.

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：: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：:Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare, autosomal dominant disease caused by a deficiency in the C1-inhibitor protein. It is characterized by recurrent episodes of nonpruritic, nonpitting, subcutaneous or submucosal edema that typically involves the extremities or the gastrointestinal tract. However, the genitourinary ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Azmy V,Brooks JP,Hsu FI

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most allergens are proteins or glycoproteins that range in molecular weight from 5000 to 100,000 Da, although polysaccharides and low-molecular-weight substances may also be allergenic. Common allergens include pollens, fungal spores, house-dust mites, and animal epithelial materials but can also include drugs, biolog...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Lei DK,Grammer LC

更新日期：2019-11-01 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：: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：: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:Childhood food allergy and asthma rates are increasing. The hygiene hypothesis has been proposed as an explanation for the increased incidence of allergic disease. OBJECTIVE:To describe the association of childhood food allergy and asthma with hygiene factors, such as the number of siblings, antibiotic use,...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Gupta RS,Singh AM,Walkner M,Caruso D,Bryce PJ,Wang X,Pongracic JA,Smith BM

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary immunodeficiency diseases (PID) are inherited defects of the innate or adaptive arms of the immune system that lead to an increase in the incidence, frequency, or severity of infections. There may be defects in the adaptive arm of the immune system that include combined immunodeficiency and antibody deficienc...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Uzzaman A,Fuleihan RL

更新日期：2012-05-01 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：:Data support an increase in adverse outcomes in the pregnant woman with asthma, particularly those who are poorly controlled. Additionally, pregnancy is recognized to influence the course of asthma. Hormonal and physiologic changes are felt to direct the eventual course and outcome, but their roles are incompletely un...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Beck SA

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies such as herbal therapy, acupuncture, yoga, homeopathy, chiropractic medicine, and massage therapy, continue to gain popularity as modalities for the treatment of asthma. In the Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, and Western cultures, herbal therapies appear to be ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Bielory L,Russin J,Zuckerman GB

更新日期：2004-09-01 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：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：:Treatment guidelines recognize the importance of achieving and maintaining asthma control. This study was designed to assess the prevalence of asthma control in a representative U.S. population. A survey regarding asthma and associated symptoms was sent to a representative national sample of 134,401 households managed...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Fuhlbrigge A,Reed ML,Stempel DA,Ortega HO,Fanning K,Stanford RH

更新日期：2009-09-01 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 2017 addendum to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) guidelines on peanut allergy prevention significantly altered recommendations for patients at risk of developing peanut allergies. It is unknown if primary care physicians are aware of or are following these guidelines. ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Alvarez A,Gupta M,Poowuttikul P,Baptist AP

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：: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：:Background: Asthma is a chronic and complex lung disease that is not completely understood. It involves airway inflammation, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchial hyperresponsiveness. The most common symptoms are recurrent wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. Objective: The Asthma Insi...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Alzaabi A,Idrees M,Behbehani N,Khaitov MR,Tunceli K,Urdaneta E,Awad N,Safwat M

更新日期：2018-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breath-actuated inhalers (BAI) eliminate the need for hand-breath coordination and, therefore, simplify the delivery of inhaled medication. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of beclomethasone dipropionate BAI and metered-dose inhaler (MDI) versus placebo in pediatric patients ages 4-11 years wit...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Vandewalker M,Hickey L,Small CJ

更新日期：2017-09-14 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：:Barbiturates, a class of medications commonly used as antiepileptics and sedatives, are known to cause adverse reaction, with the most commonly reported immune-mediated reactions being anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome. Other types of allergic reactions such as immediate hypersensitivity reactions also can occu...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Butte MJ,Dodson B,Dioun A

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intranasal steroids (INSs) are recommended as first-line treatment for allergic rhinitis (AR) and a wealth of data exist supporting them as safe and effective. Our goal was to develop a consensus to help physicians choose between INSs by focusing on clinical profiles and patient preferences and providing expert advice...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Blaiss MS,Benninger MS,Fromer L,Gross G,Mabry R,Mahr T,Marple B,Stoloff S

更新日期：2006-05-01 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：: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：: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：: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：: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：: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