Original Article
9 May 2025 / 14 May 2025 by edra
Background. Allergy is a multifactorial disease in which variant genetic and environmental factors are involved. Pathophysiology of food allergy (FA) and its natural history are poorly understood till now. Novel biomarkers and curative treatment options are strongly required. We aimed to study the significance of serum sphingosine 1 phosphate (S1P) level in food allergy and […]
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Review
9 May 2025 / 16 March 2026 by edra
Spice allergies are often under-recognized and under-researched, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment. Cross-reactivity with other plant allergens further complicates accurate diagnosis. This literature review seeks to systematize and analyze current data on hypersensitivity to spices, including pepper, cumin, oregano, anise, mustard, and other seasonings. The review covers research published from 2010 to 2023 […]
Letter to the Editor
5 May 2025 / 9 May 2025 by edra
5 May 2025 by edra
30 April 2025 by edra
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 […]