Letter to the Editor
30 April 2025 by edra
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29 April 2025 by edra
Background. Data on epidemiology of anaphylaxis are difficult to record. During the lockdown in 2020-2021 due to Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), referrals to Emergency Department (E.D.) reduced. The aims of the study are to determine anaphylaxis frequency before and during COVID-19 pandemic and risk factors for severity. Methods. Clinical records from a general E.D. of […]
Background. Diagnostic criteria for hypereosinophilia (HE) have been revised. Accordingly, the minimum interval between the two results with an absolute eosinophil count (AEC) ≥ 1500 cells/µL has been reduced from 4 to 2 weeks. The aims of this study were to identify patients with HE according to the new diagnostic criteria in children and demonstrate […]
Background. Understanding the reason for the decrease in atopic dermatitis risk in preterm patients may be crucial for the development of prophylaxis and therapeutic measures. The hypotheses include a change in T-helper1/T-helper2/T-helper17 balance, thymus development, and intestinal colonization. This study was designed to compare these parameters between preterm and term patients. Methods. The investigated population […]
29 April 2025 / 29 April 2025 by edra
Background. Many physicians believe delivering medications for asthma exacerbation via nebulizers is more efficacious than using a metered dose inhaler (MDI) with spacer. This study aimed to evaluate pediatricians and allergists’ chosen method in children under 5 years: MDI with spacer or nebulizer. Methods. A brief survey was sent via electronic mail to a randomly […]
28 April 2025 / 28 April 2025 by edra
Background. The aim of this study is to translate and validate the Italian Version of the Anaphylaxis Quality of Life Scale for Adults (A-QoL-Adults), made up of the three subscales Social impact (SQoL), Emotional impact (EQol) and Limitations on Life (LoL) to measure the impact of the risk of anaphylaxis from any cause on patients’ […]
Background. Platinum compounds (PC) and taxanes (TX) are drugs frequently administered for the treatment of several cancers. In recent years, their increased use has been accompanied by a relatively high prevalence of hypersensitivity reactions (HSRs). In this study, we report our comprehensive experience of allergy skin test (ST) evaluation in 276 patients who experienced HSRs […]
28 April 2025 / 23 January 2026 by edra
Background. Hen’s egg allergy is one of the most common pediatric food allergies, requiring accurate diagnosis and management strategies. Oral food challenges (OFCs) are critical in evaluating food allergies; however, limited research has focused on the outcomes of challenges involving egg yolks. This retrospective study aims to assess the outcomes and characteristics of pediatric patients […]