Original Article
11 October 2024 / 11 October 2024 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 […]
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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 […]
2 August 2024 / 12 March 2026 by edra
Background. Gibberellin Regulated Proteins (GRPs) are small glycoproteins that induce allergy to various types of fruit. This study aimed to evaluate co-sensitization to cypress pollen and other molecules responsible for fruit allergy, such as nsLTP (Pru p 3), PR-10 (Bet v1), and Profilin (Bet v2). Methods. Sixty subjects sensitized to peach GRP (Pru p 7) […]
31 July 2024 / 6 November 2025 by edra
Background: Parthenium hysterophorus pollen induces chronic clinical conditions such as allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma. Among the plethora of proteins in the pollens, only few were reported to induce allergy. Currently sensitization to P. hysterophorus pollen allergen is diagnosed by skin prick test (SPT) using the entire pollen extract instead of using the specific allergen. […]
31 July 2024 / 9 September 2025 by edra
Background. In diagnosing insect venom allergy and making immunotherapy decisions, clinical history, skin tests, and specific serum IgE levels are commonly utilized. This study aims to emphasize the clinical significance of using the basophil activation test in accurately identifying sensitivities in individuals with insect venom allergy and to compare its effectiveness with other testing methods. […]
2 July 2024 / 31 July 2024 by edra
Background. Papular Urticaria (PU) is a cutaneous hypersensitivity disorder triggered by hematophagous arthropod bites. Despite being a common condition, especially in tropical environments, many knowledge gaps are observed for this disease. The main objective of this study was to investigate the patterns of humoral immune response to mosquito antigens in children with PU and establish […]
25 June 2024 / 31 July 2024 by edra
Background. Vespula spp. and Polistes spp. are relevant species in South Europe, with Vespa velutina nigrithorax (VVN) being considered a public health problem. We aimed to characterize a cohort of Portuguese patients referred for large local reaction (LLR) and/or systemic reaction (SR) to vespids. In patients treated with venom immunotherapy (VIT), induction protocol and frequency […]