Letter to the Editor
27 October 2022 / 17 April 2024 by almaware | Leave a Comment
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Commentary
Currently, the world is engaged with a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2) infection. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has proposed moderate to severe asthma as a risk factor for COVID-19 susceptibility and severity. However, current evidences have not identified asthma in the top 10 comorbidities […]
Original Article
Objective. The association of allergic conjunctivitis (AC) with rhinitis and/or asthma is poorly understood. The objective of this study was to apply the Consensus Document for Allergic Conjunctivitis (DECA) criteria for the classification of AC to a population of patients with AC to assess the association between the severity and duration of AC and rhinitis […]
Rapid drug desensitization (RDD) is a procedure performed when no alternative drug is considered equally effective. The aim of our study is to describe the experience with RDD to cytostatics in patients being treated for gynaecological cancer in a Tertiary Hospital, over a period of 5 years. In this paper, we review 22 cases and […]
Background. Papular urticaria is a chronic allergic reaction induced by insect bites. In México the most common causative arthropods reported are bed bugs, fleas and mosquitoes. Approximately 70% of people who are bitten by Cimex lectularius experience hypersensitive reactions, papular urticaria, extensive erythema, urticaria, and even anaphylaxis has been reported, Pruritus is the major complaint, impairing quality […]
Review
It is currently recognized that the airway epithelium plays a pivotal role in orchestrating inflammatory, immune, and regenerative responses to allergens, viruses and environmental pollutants that contribute to asthma pathogenesis. The impact of pollen on respiratory epithelium is multifaceted and goes beyond the direct barrier damage driven by the best-known Type-2 response. After pollen-driven activation, […]
3 October 2022 / 31 May 2024 by almaware | Leave a Comment
Background. Asthma, a chronic lower airway disease, affects all age groups worldwide. Its prevalence varies globally, with Brazil estimating over 10% affected. Risk factors include obesity, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and environmental exposures. Understanding these factors is crucial for effective prevention strategies. The aim of our study was to evaluate the association between the previously described asthma […]