Letter to the Editor
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 […]
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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 […]
No data on the relationship between allergic sensitization to animal dander and milk allergens are available in literature in adults. Considering the high rate of allergic sensitization to mammals in atopic adults living in Naples area, we aimed to evaluate if sensitization to milk allergens could be a risk factor for these subjects. From 755 […]
Nasal polyposis is a frequent disease, sometime associated with asthma and non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs intolerance. Staphylococcus aureus colonization can play a pathogenetic role in same cases by a severe eosinophilic inflammation, which can suggest new therapeutic approaches. Staphylococcus aureus colonization has been demonstrated by local specific enterotoxins IgE dosage in polyps homogenates. This study […]
28 May 2014 / 17 April 2024 by almaware
Background and Objective: Some studies hypothesize the existence of cross-reactivity between allergy to Cupressus sempervirens pollen and plant-derived foods.We aimed to assess whether this holds true.Methods: 72 patients monosensitized to cypress pollen were investigated for food allergy to peach, apple, tomato and Juniperius oxycedrus berry. Results: No patient had a history of clinical allergy or […]
A 3-year prospective post marketing survey on the safety of the recently developed ultrashort pre-seasonal subcutaneous immunotherapy (uSCIT-MPL4) with pollen allergoids adjuvanted with monophosphoryl lipid A was performed. A total of 510 patients received uSCIT-MPL4, 61% for grass, 35.7% for birch, 13.2% for parietaria and 3% for other pollens (ragweed, mugwort, and olive). A total […]
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25 May 2014 / 17 April 2024 by almaware
The determination of specific IgE in patients with history of penicillins hypersensitivity is simple, safe and widely available. The positive and negative predictive values of this determination, however, are not yet established. In order to evaluate them, we performed specific IgE determination and diagnostic drug challenges in a group of 22 patients with a clear […]
16 May 2014 / 23 May 2024 by almaware