Letter to the Editor
14 November 2017 / 17 April 2024 by almaware
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Data derived from previous clinical trials and real-life studies have shown that omalizumab may represent an effective third-line treatment option for patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) refractory to standard antihistamine treatment. Nevertheless, the safety and efficacy of omalizumab treatment for CSU, when administered concurrently with other immunomodulatory agents remains largely unknown. We herein present […]
28 June 2017 / 17 April 2024 by almaware
7 March 2017 / 17 April 2024 by almaware
It has been shown that allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is effective in reducing symptoms of allergic asthma and rhinitis. Data on the efficacy are less convincing with regard to AIT for allergens of common pets (cats/dogs).We describe a case of dog allergy in which we explored if dog AIT (DAI) could reduce a concomitant allergic sensitization […]
7 July 2016 / 17 April 2024 by almaware
Given the increasing life expectancy observed in Western countries, there is a marked interestto know more about how aging could influence respiratory health. The aim of our study was to assess the prevalence, clinical characteristics and age of onset of allergic sensitization and clinical symptoms in a sample of atopic elders living in Campania region […]
6 May 2016 / 17 April 2024 by almaware
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2 March 2016 / 17 April 2024 by almaware
An important aspect of allergic sensitization to furry animals is the association of dog and cat exposure in early childhood with the incidence of respective allergies later in life. This topic is very controversial, because some authors have found a “facilitating” effect, while others have noticed a “protective” or even no significant effect in individuals […]
8 September 2015 / 17 April 2024 by almaware
Although this highly refined diagnostic approach has been used in several fields of allergy diagnosis,we noticed the scarcity of data on the role of CDR in detecting current sensitization to the allergens of common pets (cat / dog) and, especially, its potential usefulness in predicting the risk of sensitization to other furry animals. Reported data […]
10 November 2014 / 17 April 2024 by almaware
Under the broad heading of “vasomotor” rhinitis two big groups can be distinguished: allergic rhinitis (IgE-mediated), and nonallergic rhinitis. Since they are two separate nosological entities, they can co-exist in the same patient, classifying themselves in the group of “overlapped” rhinitis (OR). Although not absolutely rare (indeed it is estimated a 15-20% incidence among all […]
29 May 2014 / 17 April 2024 by almaware
Nasal filters (Sanispira®) might represent a novel approach in preventing exacerbations of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis by reducing pollen access to nasal cavities. Female and male voluntary patients between the ages of 18 and 64 years living in Naples area and affected by allergic rhinitis were recruited in an open clinical study. All were […]