Original Article
12 November 2024 / 9 July 2026 by edra
Background. Omega-3 fatty acids are involved in many processes in the human body. Their beneficial effects were documented mainly in relation to cardiovascular and immune systems. Patients with immunodeficiencies with predominantly antibody defects due to their reduced immunoglobulin levels should have factors adversely affecting the course of the disease eliminated. Methods. Nineteen primary immunodeficient patients […]
Read more »
25 October 2024 / 25 October 2024 by edra
Background. Allergies represent a substantial health concern affecting individuals across all age groups. Diagnostic screenings, such as phadiatop and phadiatop infant, are employed to identify specific IgE antibodies associated with allergic reactions. This study delves into the relationship between total IgE levels and screening test outcomes, with the objective of establishing a total IgE threshold […]
25 October 2024 by edra
Background. Subcutaneous immunotherapy is an effective treatment of respiratory allergy and allergoids offer a treatment option characterized by reduced IgE-binding properties to improve the safety profile. Purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy and the safety of an injective monomeric allergoid in patients with moderate to severe persistent allergic rhinitis due to house […]
14 October 2024 by edra
Background. We aimed to describe the clinical heterogeneity (infectious and noninfectious manifestations) and the impact of immunoglobulin replacement therapy on the reduction of infections in patients given a diagnosis of common variable immunodeficiency. Methods. This was a descriptive case series study. Medical charts were retrospectively reviewed based on demographics, clinical presentation, immunoglobulin replacement therapy and […]
11 October 2024 by edra
Background. Mites are responsible for allergic diseases, such as asthma and rhinitis, in nearly 1.5% of the world population. It is known that nowadays, besides House Dust Mites (HDM), Storage Mites (SM) are important sensitisers in urban non-occupational dwellings, predominantly in the Mediterranean area. The main objective of our study was to analyse the clinical […]
11 October 2024 / 4 May 2026 by edra
Background. Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a widespread condition. The Italian Society of Pediatric Allergology and Immunology (SIAIP) promoted an initiative to update the knowledge on AR in children and adolescents. The present survey directly addressed primary care pediatricians, thus reflecting the real-world management of AR in children and adolescents. The aim was to investigate common […]
24 September 2024 / 24 September 2024 by edra
Background. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic pruritic inflammatory skin disease that causes sleep disturbances and worsens quality of life. However, few studies have been conducted on sleep in adults with atopic dermatitis. This study aimed to evaluate sleep and quality of life in adults with AD. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 36 adults […]
2 September 2024 / 24 September 2024 by edra
Background. Ultra-rush venom immunotherapy protocols have shown to be a safe and effective approach to prevent the occurrence of systemic reactions after hymenoptera stings. The aim was to describe our experience with two ultra-rush protocols – a five-step with 1 µg starting dose and a six-step with 0.1 µg starting dose, as well as to […]
2 September 2024 / 10 September 2024 by edra
Background. Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is the only disease-modifying treatment in allergy. Its efficacy has been demonstrated in the treatment of Local Allergic Rhinitis (LAR) in adults. This study intends to evaluate the effectiveness of AIT in specific nasal reactivity of paediatric patients with LAR. Methods. Patients diagnosed with LAR to Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (Dp) were submitted to subcutaneous […]
2 September 2024 / 6 November 2025 by edra
Background. Current recommendations for infant weaning suggest introducing common food allergens by the age of 12 months. While homemade meals are advisable, there is a notable demand for commercially available complementary foods (CACF). Furthermore, emerging evidence suggests a potential link between the consumption of ultra-processed products and the incidence of allergic diseases. This study aimed […]