Category: Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Allergy in adolescent population (14-18 years) living in Campania region (Southern Italy). A multicenter study

/ by almaware

Adolescents (Ad) constitute a difficult to manage population among individuals suffering from asthma. 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 Ad living in the Campania region (Southern Italy). Sixteen Allergy units or Centers belonging to […]

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Spontaneous disappearance of severe latex allergy in an adult

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Fatal asthma after omalizumab and controller therapy

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Transient hair loss in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria treated with omalizumab

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Omalizumab for refractory chronic spontaneous urticaria during concurrent immunomodulatory therapy for multiple sclerosis

/ by almaware

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 […]

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CRP, D-dimer, fibrinogen and ESR as predictive markers of response to standard doses of levocetirizine in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria

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Can dog allergen immunotherapy reduce concomitant allergic sensitization to other furry animals? A preliminary experience

/ 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 […]

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Allergy in urban elderly population living in Campania region (Southern Italy). A multicenter study

/ 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 […]

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Is basophil activation test (BAT) really useful for allergy diagnosis?

/ by almaware

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Can the presence of cat/dog at home be considered the only criterion of exposure to cat/dog allergens? A likely underestimated bias in clinical practice and in large epidemiological studies

/ 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 […]

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