Original Article
29 April 2025 by edra
Background. Diagnostic criteria for hypereosinophilia (HE) have been revised. Accordingly, the minimum interval between the two results with an absolute eosinophil count (AEC) ≥ 1500 cells/µL has been reduced from 4 to 2 weeks. The aims of this study were to identify patients with HE according to the new diagnostic criteria in children and demonstrate […]
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Background. Understanding the reason for the decrease in atopic dermatitis risk in preterm patients may be crucial for the development of prophylaxis and therapeutic measures. The hypotheses include a change in T-helper1/T-helper2/T-helper17 balance, thymus development, and intestinal colonization. This study was designed to compare these parameters between preterm and term patients. Methods. The investigated population […]
29 April 2025 / 29 April 2025 by edra
Background. Many physicians believe delivering medications for asthma exacerbation via nebulizers is more efficacious than using a metered dose inhaler (MDI) with spacer. This study aimed to evaluate pediatricians and allergists’ chosen method in children under 5 years: MDI with spacer or nebulizer. Methods. A brief survey was sent via electronic mail to a randomly […]
28 April 2025 / 28 April 2025 by edra
Background. The aim of this study is to translate and validate the Italian Version of the Anaphylaxis Quality of Life Scale for Adults (A-QoL-Adults), made up of the three subscales Social impact (SQoL), Emotional impact (EQol) and Limitations on Life (LoL) to measure the impact of the risk of anaphylaxis from any cause on patients’ […]
Background. Platinum compounds (PC) and taxanes (TX) are drugs frequently administered for the treatment of several cancers. In recent years, their increased use has been accompanied by a relatively high prevalence of hypersensitivity reactions (HSRs). In this study, we report our comprehensive experience of allergy skin test (ST) evaluation in 276 patients who experienced HSRs […]
28 April 2025 / 23 January 2026 by edra
Background. Hen’s egg allergy is one of the most common pediatric food allergies, requiring accurate diagnosis and management strategies. Oral food challenges (OFCs) are critical in evaluating food allergies; however, limited research has focused on the outcomes of challenges involving egg yolks. This retrospective study aims to assess the outcomes and characteristics of pediatric patients […]
24 April 2025 / 24 April 2025 by edra
Background. Mosquitoes are a family of the order Diptera. Throughout the world, there are two groups able to suck human blood and transmit diseases: the anophelines and the culicines comprise several genera such as Culex, Aedes and Aedes communis (Ac). Previous study has demostrated a significant relationship between Ac sensitization and either extract or single […]
2 January 2025 / 16 March 2026 by edra
Background. Children with milk and egg allergies have outcomes in which three-quarters are tolerant to baked forms of the allergenic food. Identifying predictors of tolerance to baked foods for IgE-mediated immediate-type reactions may guide the early introduction of baked allergens to diet and tolerance development. This study explores factors associated with early tolerance to baked […]
2 January 2025 / 2 January 2025 by edra
Background. It has been observed that diseases such as rhinitis and asthma not only affect the physical health of individuals but can also significantly impact their psychological well-being. The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between allergic rhinitis (AR), non-allergic rhinitis (NAR), and asthma with symptoms of depression in adults. Methods. Comparative […]
2 January 2025 by edra
Background. Cholinergic urticaria (CholU) is characterized by itching and/or stinging, painful micro wheals due to systemic heating. There are two standardized protocols to diagnose CholU using an exercise bike with heart rate or warming passive. The objective is to provide an affordable, new, low-tech test to assist the diagnostic. Methods. Cross-sectional study with a convenience […]