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Large Local Reactions From Stinging Insects: From Epidemiology to Management
Large local reactions caused by insect stings should deserve a detailed diagnostic work-up, just as for systemic reactions.
November 04, 2009
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Egg Allergy in Childhood: An Update
The authors review the recent literature regarding the immunology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and natural history of egg allergy.
September 02, 2009
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An Update on Sick Building Syndrome
The aim of this article is to describe recent insight into risk factors for symptoms included in the sick building syndrome and to give an insight into prevention.
April 24, 2009
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Intranasal Corticosteroids and Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis
Most patients with allergic rhinitis also have eye symptoms, and intranasal corticosteroids can effectively treat these symptoms. The current review examines the evidence of these medications' efficacy against allergic rhinoconjunctivitis.
October 01, 2008
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Anaphylaxis in the Emergency Department: A Paediatric Perspective
Anaphylaxis is a true emergency but may still be undertreated. The current review describes the best practice in the diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis.
August 01, 2008
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Allergen Specific Immunotherapy for Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is a common condition, and allergen-specific immunotherapy is emerging as a treatment option for patients with this illness. The current study examines the physiologic and clinical evidence for immunotherapy in the management of atopic dermatitis.
December 01, 2007
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Classification of Ocular Allergy
An update on the current data and clinical presentations associated with the classification of ocular allergy.
October 01, 2007
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What Is Anaphylaxis?
August 01, 2007
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Peptide Immunotherapy for Allergic Diseases Using a Rice-based Edible Vaccine
November 01, 2006
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Allergic Hepatitis Induced by Drugs
Review of recent advances in our understanding of how drugs can trigger hypersensitivity reaction in the liver, and the strategies toward a better assessment of an idiosyncratic drug liver reaction.
August 01, 2006
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Treatment of Asthma During Pregnancy and Perinatal Outcomes
Asthma is a common, potentially serious complication during pregnancy. Premature delivery and low birth weight are the main adverse outcomes. This review summarizes the recent studies on the subject.
August 23, 2005
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Unusual Reactions to Insect Stings
This article reviews the variety of insect sting reactions, particularly those involving neurologic, renal, and cardiovascular symptoms, related to insect stings with management implications.
August 01, 2005
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Obesity and Asthma, What Are the Links?
Obesity is a major cause of morbidity and is associated with several clinical complications, including asthma. This review presents data to show that weight reduction leads to improvement in lung function.
May 07, 2005
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Bioaerosols and Innate Immune Responses in Airway Diseases
This is a review of some common components of bioaerosols, including endotoxins, peptidoglycans, and [beta]-glucans and their association with inflammatory airway disease.
October 28, 2004
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Diagnostic Methods for Insect Sting Allergy
This review overviews advances from mid-2002 to the present in the validation and performance methods used in the diagnosis of Hymenoptera venom-induced immediate-type hypersensitivity.
August 25, 2004
