Annals of allergy 

About: Annals of allergy is an academic journal. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Asthma & Allergy. It has an ISSN identifier of 0003-4738. Over the lifetime, 4466 publications have been published receiving 66756 citations.

Studies of prevalence of Japanese cedar pollinosis among the residents in a densely cultivated area.

Abstract: Prevalence studies of Japanese cedar pollinosis in densely planted areas were performed using pollen counts, patient studies, and population surveys with questionnaires. The incidence of pollinosis was increased and appeared to be related to dispersed pollen, which resulted in high immunologic responses. Onset of symptoms was influenced by hereditary factors as well as pollution from automobile exhausts.

The irritable bowel syndrome and food hypersensitivity.

Abstract: We have studied 262 patients suffering from hay fever and oral allergy syndrome after fruit and vegetable ingestion. The history and the results of RAST and skin test for pollen showed a contemporary presence of systemic and local symptoms in most of the patients; a close connection between age of onset of hay fever and oral allergy syndrome; a frequent association between allergy to some pollens and some vegetables, such as between apple, carrot, pear, cherry with birch pollen and tomato, melon, watermelon with grass pollen.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis and antihistamine effects on children's learning

Abstract: Children suffering from seasonal allergic rhinitis and matched normals were instructed on the use of a didactic computer simulation in a realistic classroom situation. Groups of atopic children received different treatments before instruction; ie, sedating (diphenylhydramine HCl) or nonsedating (loratadine) antihistamines or placebo. All returned after 2 weeks for an examination measuring factual and conceptual knowledge and the application of a learned strategy. Examination results showed large and consistent impairing effects of the allergic reaction on prior learning. Both the placebo and diphenhydramine groups learned significantly less than normal controls. The loratadine group's learning performance was superior to either of the other atopic groups' but still inferior to the normals'. Our conclusions are that the allergic reaction reduces learning ability in children and that this effect is partially counteracted by treatment with loratadine and aggravated by diphenhydramine.

Latex allergy: clinical features and cross-reactivity with fruits

Abstract: Background Latex IgE-mediated allergy is an important medical problem, but its clinical characteristics and association with food allergies are not well defined Objective Our objectives were to determine the clinical features of latex-allergic patients, and latex-associated food hypersensitivities Methods A prospective study was performed in our outpatient clinic It consisted of a clinical questionnaire, skin prick tests with aeroallergens and foods, skin test with a latex extract, determination of total and specific IgE by CAP/RAST methods, and RAST inhibition Latex and food allergies were diagnosed on the basis of a suggestive clinical history and a positive skin test with the corresponding allergen Results Twenty-five patients were diagnosed as having latex allergy Their mean age was 33 +/- 90 years, with female predominance (23:2) There were nine greenhouse and six hospital workers Latex-induced reactions included systemic anaphylaxis in nine patients (36%) Average total IgE was 161 kU/L, and it was within normal limits in 16 cases Latex skin prick tests had excellent diagnostic precision with no adverse reactions, and CAP for latex diagnostic sensitivity was 80% Forty-two food allergies were diagnosed in 13 of our patients (52%), and 23 of these consisted of systemic anaphylaxis The most frequent food hypersensitivities were to avocado (9), chestnut (9), banana (7), kiwi (5) and papaya (3) Through RAST-inhibition, cross-reactivity among latex, avocado, chestnut, and banana was demonstrated Conclusions In our experience, latex allergy affects middle-aged women in certain professions at increased risk Our data suggest the existence of a "latex-fruit syndrome," because 52% of our latex allergic patients had allergies to certain fruits

Gastroesophageal reflux and asthma: a possible reflex mechanism.

Abstract: Fifteen asthmatic patients with gastroesophageal reflux underwent an intraesophageal acid provocation test. Pulmonary function measurements demonstrated increased flow resistance when reflux symptoms occurred. After relief of symptoms, these changes tended to rapidly reverse. The technique employed and the prompt reversal of pulmonary functions suggest reflex mechanisms may be producing the observed bronchoconstriction.