Original Article
3 January 2022 / 17 April 2024 by almaware
Objectives. To describe the prevalence of allergic sensitization to Storage Dust Mites (SDM), access whether the place of living and occupational exposure were determinants for SDM sensitization and study association between Lepidoglyphus destructor and other SDM sensitization. Methods. Prospective analysis of patients evaluated for suspected allergic rhinitis and/or asthma that performed Skin Prick Tests (SPT) […]
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26 October 2021 / 23 May 2024 by almaware
Background. We assessed adherence to treatment and management needs of adults with persistent asthma and their interest in using apps for asthma management. Secondarily, we explored patients’ opinions about an app to assess and improve adherence to treatment. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 40 adults with persistent asthma (49.9 ± 15.8 years) recruited at outpatient clinics […]
Introduction. Despite an increasing number of adults being affected by food allergy, there is currently limited research regarding the psychological impact of living with this condition in this age group and the effect of undergoing food challenge testing – the gold standard for diagnosis – on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Objective.To assess whether ruling out a […]
Background. The response to omalizumab by patients with severe chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), may be rapid, slow, or absent. An early response has been associated with an IgE-mediated auto-allergic pathogenic mechanism, whereas little is known about slow and non-responders. Objective. To compare CSU patients responding slowly or non-responding to omalizumab. Methods. Forty-six patients showing a slow (n = 23) or […]
9 September 2021 / 17 April 2024 by almaware
Cypress pollen allergy was virtually absent in Lombardy about 30 years ago. A 15-year clinical survey on cypress pollen sensitization and allergy in the area north of Milan reveals that both cypress pollen sensitization and allergy increased steadily from 2003 to 2017 along with the prevalence of clinical allergy over sensitization. The pollen concentration data, […]
Objective. The Test for Respiratory and Asthma Control in Kids (TRACK) is a tool to assess asthma control in preschool children. This study aims to validate the Portuguese from Portugal version of the TRACK questionnaire. Methods. A prospective cohort study was carried out to assess their psychometric characteristics. Caregivers of 141 children under age 5 with asthma symptoms […]
9 September 2021 / 23 May 2024 by almaware
Background. Patients with chronic urticaria (CU) often report an impaired quality of life (QoL). Although a positive effect of addressing spirituality in healthcare has been proved in several chronic diseases, its potential role in CU has received no attention. Objective. We aim to evaluate spirituality and QoL in CU subjects. Methods. In a single-centre observational study, 100 CU subjects were […]
Background. Sensitization to Salsola kali (Sk) weed pollen allergen is the mostcommon cause of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) in Middle East countries. Aim. To identify Salsola kali skin prick test (SkSPT) wheal size cut-off, able to determine true allergy among adult patients with moderate to severe SAR, who are in need of Salsola kali allergen […]
Background and objective. Although the administration of single-allergen extractsis recommended, there are polysensitized patients who require a different strategy. This study evaluates the effectiveness of an extract containing a mixture of house dust mites (HDM) and mold allergens in polysensitized patients withasthma and/or rhinitis. Methods. Using validated questionnaires, we assessed asthma and rhinitis control and quality […]
24 June 2021 / 17 April 2024 by almaware
Background. Different clinical pictures are related to corticosteroids (CS) non immediate hypersensitivity and the frequency of these reactions can be underestimated. The classification of CS in 3 groups and the identification of two patient’s profiles has been proposed by Baeck to help clinicians in the management of these cases. Methods. Data of 14 patients with […]