Original Article
26 October 2021 / 23 May 2024 by almaware
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 […]
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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 […]
9 September 2021 / 23 May 2024 by almaware
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
24 June 2021 / 23 May 2024 by almaware
Introduction. Most patients with primary and secondary immunodeficiencies need regular Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) or Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin (SCIG) treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the serum IgG trough levels, frequency of mild and severe infections, frequency and duration of hospitalization, duration of absence of school, and quality of life in patients switching their IVIG therapy to SCIG […]
Background. Climate conditions in the northwest of Spain are from the rest of the country, and the pollen sensitisation rates and allergens involved are different. The present study aimed to investigate the sensitisation profile of patients with grass pollen allergy and the interference of other sensitisations in respiratory symptoms. Methods. A total of 959 Spanish patients with seasonal […]