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Immunoglobulin E-mediated allergy generally has not been considered to be important in the pathogenesis of nasal polyps, despite elevated immunoglobulin E in polyp exudates, tissue eosinophilia, and degranulated mast cells. In previous reports, patients with nasal polyps were more likely to have
The distribution of allergens, found on thorough allergy work-up in a series of 770 patients with seasonal and perennial nasal symptoms, is reported. The percentages of positive reactions to grass, tree, and herb pollens were equally high (30--40%) but, clinically, pollens from grasses (Timothy,
BACKGROUND
Patients with allergic rhinitis and bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) may be at higher risk of developing asthma.
OBJECTIVE
To investigate whether reactivity to aeroallergens in skin prick testing (SPT) and serum eosinophil cationic protein levels can be used to predict BHR in allergic
Domiciliary measurement of nasal peak inspiratory flow rate (nPIFR) provides a simple, noninvasive, objective assessment of nasal patency and may be useful for determining the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. This randomized, parallel-group, investigator-blind study compared the effects
BACKGROUND
Leukotriene B4 (LTB4), a potent chemokinetic mediator for neutrophils, is enhanced by interleukin-8 (IL-8) and may play a key role in the inflammatory response of asthma.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of the present study was to investigate whether zileuton, a 5-lipoxygenase antagonist known to
The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of oral allergy syndrome (OAS) in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) and the possible risk factors for its development. This cross-sectional study was conducted in primary care offices in the Split-Dalmatia County during the period from
Pollinex Quattro is a novel, ultra short-course vaccine for treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis from grass, tree or ragweed pollen allergy. Its unique formulation combines chemically modified allergens adsorbed onto a L-tyrosine depot to enhance tolerability with the novel adjuvant,
BACKGROUND
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an early and important step in the propagation of the allergic march, enhancing food and respiratory allergies via epicutaneous sensitisation to allergens.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the prevalence and patterns of aeroallergen sensitisation, asthma and allergic
We present the case of a 47-year-old man with exercise-induced dyspnea, cough, chest tightness, and recalcitrant chronic rhinosinusitis. Evaluation revealed IgE sensitization to grass, tree, and weed pollen, no evidence of obstruction on spirometry, and a negative methacholine challenge. Diagnostic
The correlation of pollen allergens, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and animal dender was assessed during a two-year period. Results of skin prick test, total and specific IgE UniCAP tests were compared in atopic patients (AP) with the following diagnoses: atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis,
In this retrospective study, data on 241 atopic patients treated with specific cutaneous immunotherapy during the 1985-2006 period at Allergy Clinic, University Department of Dermatology and Venereology, were reviewed. The following diagnoses were recorded: atopic dermatitis, pure or in combination