Relation of indoor and outdoor airborne fungal spore levels in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

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：:Distinct eosinophil populations have been characterized on the basis of discontinuous Percoll density gradients. In peripheral blood, normal individuals show a low number of normodense and hypodense eosinophils, contrasting with the high amount of hypodense cells in patients who have allergies. To characterize these t...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Conesa A,Tassinari P,Rivera H,De Sanctis JB,Bianco N,Aldrey O

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cardinal nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis (AR) are sustained by an underlying inflammatory process. Congestion is one of the most prominent and distressing symptoms for patients and is strongly associated with a broadly deteriorated quality of life and significant losses in productivity. The purpose of this stu...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Marple BF

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Literature regarding biphasic reactions in the pediatric population is sparse. We aimed to determine the prevalence of biphasic reactions in children with food allergies undergoing oral food challenges (OFCs) and examine whether any clinical or treatment factors are associated with biphasic reactions. A retrospective ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Lee J,Garrett JP,Brown-Whitehorn T,Spergel JM

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Honey allergy is a very rare, but serious health condition. In this study, we presented six patients who described systemic allergic reactions after ingestion of honey. Three of the six patients had suffered from anaphylaxis. Honey-specific IgE was measured and skin-prick tests for honey were performed to diagnose hon...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Vezir E,Kaya A,Toyran M,Azkur D,Dibek Mısırlıoğlu E,Kocabaş CN

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Outcomes research is becoming an integral part of the sweeping changes occurring in the U.S. health care system. By developing outcomes monitoring systems in allergic disorders, allergists will be able to collect information showing their commitment to excellent clinical care, which improves the patient's quality of l...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Blaiss MS

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The atopy patch test (APT) was first reported in 1895 by the German dermatologist, Jadassohn and was used for evaluation of contact dermatitis. The first documented epicutaneous application of aeroallergens was by Rostenberg and Sulzbergen in 1937. Although others including Mitchell and Platts-Mills, further described...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Edwards KP,Martinez BA

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite both efficacy and immunotolerogenic effects, many clinicians still are reluctant to use allergen-specific immunotherapy (SIT) because of the potential for acute allergic reactions. The anti-immunoglobulin E monoclonal antibody, omalizumab, is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Parks KW,Casale TB

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) occurs as a complication of bronchial asthma or cystic fibrosis (CF). The diagnostic criteria speak to an exaggerated type I hypersensitivity response to the ubiquitous organism Aspergillus fumigatus. Immunologic parameters indicative of Aspergillus sensitization in CF ma...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Slavin RG,Hutcheson PS,Chauhan B,Bellone CJ

更新日期：2004-11-01 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：BACKGROUND:Although human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DR and HLA-DQ genes and gluten play crucial roles in developing celiac disease (CD), most patients with these risk factors still do not develop CD, which indicates additional unrecognized risk factors. OBJECTIVE:To determine the association between asthma and the risk ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Patel B,Wi CI,Hasassri ME,Divekar R,Absah I,Almallouhi E,Ryu E,King K,Juhn YJ

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：: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：:A telephone survey of 100 primary care physicians was performed to assess the awareness of the influence patient preference, patient satisfaction, and other factors have on the selection of nasal steroids for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Results indicated that physicians believe drug efficacy is the primary rea...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Kaliner MA

更新日期：2001-11-01 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：:An aerosol formulation may be preferred by some allergic rhinitis (AR) patients, to avoid the "wet feeling" and nasal runoff associated with aqueous nasal corticosteroid sprays. Beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) hydrofluoroalkane nasal aerosol is a recently developed, nonaqueous, nonchlorofluorocarbon formulation of ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： van Bavel JH,Ratner PH,Amar NJ,Hampel FC Jr,Melchior A,Dunbar SA,Dorinsky PM,Tantry SK

更新日期：2012-09-01 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：:Inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) are the foundation of pharmacotherapy in persistent asthma because they control airway inflammation. The anti-inflammatory effect of ICSs is primarily topical, at their site of deposition in the airways. Consequently, deposition characteristics of the ICS and its formulation and inhalati...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Colice GL

更新日期：2006-09-01 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：:Rhinitis symptom complex consists of rhinorrhea, congestion, itchy mucosa, itchy eyes, and sneezing. Available medications vary in their benefit for each of these symptoms. It was the purpose of this article to compare symptom reduction with three different classes of medications. Montelukast, azelastine, and budesoni...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Sardana N,Santos C,Lehman E,Craig T

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

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：:Occupational immunologic lung disease is characterized by an immunologic response in the lung to an airborne agent inhaled in the work environment and can be subdivided into immunologically mediated occupational asthma (OA) and hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP). Irritant-induced OA, a separate nonimmunologic entity, ...

journal_title：Allergy and asthma proceedings

authors： Sabin BR,Grammer LC

更新日期：2012-05-01 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：: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：: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：: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

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：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：: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：: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