Evaluation of anxiety levels and factors associated with positive test results in patients with drug hypersensitivity.

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：: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：: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：:The practicing allergist has the unique opportunity to see an extraordinary variety of fascinating patients. Identifying the precise cause of the patient's complaints makes for a satisfying intellectual endeavor. This is exemplified by the description of nine cases seen in a university allergy clinic. The cases includ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Slavin RG

更新日期：2008-07-01 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：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：: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：: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: 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：:Background: The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology guidelines, strongly recommended allergen immunotherapy (AIT) as an effective treatment to achieve long-term clinical benefits and to modify the natural history of allergic diseases. Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) offers the possibility of home admin...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Schiavi L,Brindisi G,De Castro G,De Vittori V,Loffredo L,Spalice A,Duse M,Zicari AM

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review on hereditary angioedema (HAE) focuses on special topics regarding HAE in female patients. HAE is a bradykinin-mediated disorder, and the role of hormonal regulation of disease expression will be discussed focusing on the effect of estrogen on disease mechanism. The impact of exogenous estrogen on symptom...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Geng B,Riedl MA

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：: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：:Asthma is a clinical problem with social, psychological, and economic burdens. To improve patient disease management and quality of life (QOL), different education programs have been developed. The purpose of this study is to adapt and implement a community-based educational program for patients with asthma. A prospec...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Petkova VB

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intranasal steroids have been shown to affect ocular symptoms of allergic rhinitis (AR). The results of the published literature, however, are not uniform across all products. This study was designed to evaluate whether the effects of fluticasone furoate nasal spray (FFNS) are consistent across different allergy seaso...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Maspero JF,Walters RD,Wu W,Philpot EE,Naclerio RM,Fokkens WJ

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare, potentially life-threatening disease characterized by recurrent angioedema attacks. Abdominal symptoms of HAE typically mimic numerous abdominal emergencies, which may result in a delay of correct diagnosis and inappropriate treatments. OBJECTIVE:We aimed to evaluate t...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Ucar R,Arslan S,Baran M,Caliskaner AZ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many children struggle with albuterol hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) inhalers. Albuterol multidose dry powder inhaler (MDPI) may simplify rescue bronchodilator use in children. OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate the comparability of albuterol MDPI and albuterol HFA in children with asthma. METHODS:This phase II, multicente...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Qaqundah PY,Taveras H,Iverson H,Shore P

更新日期：2016-09-01 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：: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：: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：:The epinephrine auto-injector has been widely used over a long period of time. Certain aspects of this therapy and demographic data, however, have not been well studied. This study investigates patient use and understanding of epinephrine auto-injector use. As part of an ongoing quality assurance program, we evaluated...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Amirzadeh A,Verma P,Lee S,Klaustermeyer W

更新日期：2010-07-01 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：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：: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：:Immunobiologic agents are an important therapeutic alternative for severe asthma, atopic dermatitis, and chronic urticaria. In this article, we reviewed the most relevant studies that addressed the use of anti-immunoglobulin E (omalizumab), anti-IL-5 (mepolizumab, reslizumab, and benralizumab), and anti-IL-4/IL-13 (du...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Chiarella SE

更新日期：2019-11-01 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：: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：:Background: The current treatment for patients with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) who have uncontrolled asthma or chronic rhinosinusitis is aspirin desensitization. For patients who are unable to undergo or do not benefit from aspirin desensitization, treatment with biologics is an option, although ef...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Jean T,Eng V,Sheikh J,Kaplan MS,Goldberg B,Jau Yang S,Samant S

更新日期：2019-09-01 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：:The appearance of more than one physical urticaria (PU) in the same patient has been documented; cold urticaria or dermatographism in association with some other type of PU are encountered more frequently. Three female patients exhibiting multiple PUs simultaneously are presented. In one female patient four different ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Pitsios C,Vithoulka A,Roumana A,Kompoti E,Kontou-Fili K

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00