Original Article
7 September 2020 / 23 May 2024 by almaware
Adverse reactions to iodinated contrast media (ICM) are reported in 1%-3% of diagnostic procedures. They represent a relevant problem involving patients’ safety as well as relevant costs for healthcare systems. Premedication with antihistamines and corticosteroids is still widely used, but evidence of its efficacy is lacking and there is a risk for under-estimation of possible […]
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2 July 2020 / 14 July 2025 by almaware
Introduction. The incidence of food-induced anaphylaxis (FIA) is increasing in young children. Although the commonest culprits are cow’s milk and egg, FIA to tree nuts (TNs) have been increasing. Objective. Characterization of children referred to our allergy department due to TNs-induced anaphylaxis (TNs-FIA) during preschool age. Materials and methods. We have retrospectively included 25 children […]
1 July 2020 / 14 July 2025 by almaware
Allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma are chronic diseases in which the airways become inflamed in response to allergens. Allergy immunotherapy (AIT) is recommended for those unable to manage symptoms using pharmacotherapy. This study estimated healthcare costs and utilisation for patients with AR and asthma. Mean annual outpatient visits, pharmaceutical costs and inpatient hospitalisations were calculated […]
Background. Bee-venom (BV) anaphylaxis can be life-threatening, requiring treatment with BV immunotherapy (bVIT). Different molecular profiles may be associated with different outcomes after bVIT. Methods. In 19 patients with BV anaphylaxis, sensitized both to Api m1 and Api m10, we evaluated sIgE and sIgG4 Api m1 and Api m10 levels before and after 1 year […]
Cut-off values for both skin prick tests (SPT) and specific IgE (sIgE) levels for predicting cow´s milk allergy (CMA) diagnosis are not universally defined. This study is a retrospective analysis of consecutive children (0-18 years-old) with suspected CMA tested with SPT and sIgE for cow’s milk (CM) and its fractions between 2016-2017. CMA diagnosis was […]
4 May 2020 / 15 July 2025 by almaware
Objective. There are different diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) in CF patients. In this present study we evaluated the prevalence of ABPA in Iranian CF patients by two more usual diagnostic criteria as ISHAM working criteria (A) and CF Foundation Consensus Conference criteria (B). Methods. Eighty-six CF patients were included […]
Introduction. The prevalence of allergic rhinitis in children with persistent otitis media with effusion in different countries varies between 82% to 93%. Many risk factors of otitis media with effusion has been studied and proven. However, its association with allergic rhinitis remains controversial. Objective. The main objective of this study is to determine the prevalence […]
Background. Diagnosis of anisakis allergy (AA) is based on the skin prick test (SPT) and specific IgE (sIgE) determination. Anyway, false positivity cases are due to cross reactivity with numerous allergens. The aim of the study was to evaluate the reliability of a comprehensive diagnostic algorithm for the AA. Methods. An observational study was conducted […]
2 March 2020 / 14 July 2025 by almaware
Background. Drug hypersensitivity in children impacts the quality of life of the patients and their caregivers. Measurements of the quality of life in children are different from adults, because children cannot answer the questions. This research aimed to develop and validate the Parent-reported Drug Hypersensitivity Quality of Life Questionnaire (P-DrHy-Q). Methods. The 21-item scale was initially generated by […]