Showing papers in "World Allergy Organization Journal in 2012"

TL;DR: In this review, the cellular oxidant and antioxidant systems are summarized and the cellular effects and mechanisms of the oxidative stress are discussed.

TL;DR: In this article, a group of specialists focused on hereditary angioedema (HAE) from around the world have developed a con- sensus on diagnosis and management of HAE, but also provide evidence based grades, strength of evidence and classification for the consensus.

TL;DR: It is expected that this article will supplement recent international guidelines with the contribution of an expert panel designated by the WAO, increasing awareness of the importance of urticaria and angioedema in medical practice and will become a useful source of information for optimum patient management worldwide.

TL;DR: The present review summarizes the ARIA update with particular emphasis on the current status of AR and asthma in Asia Pacific and highlights the interactions between the upper and lower airways.

TL;DR: Probiotics do not have an established role in the prevention or treatment of allergy and further epidemiologic, immunologic, microbiologic, genetic, and clinical studies are necessary to determine whether probiotic supplements will be useful in preventing allergy.

TL;DR: The allergenicity of several indigenous pollens and molds derived from autochthonous sources was demonstrated and prevalence studies in different regions of KSA and neighbor countries indicate different sensitization rates to these and other outdoor and indoor allergens.

TL;DR: The ISMAR registry was designed according to the most accepted epidemiological recommendations, and provides interesting information regarding the management of rhinitis from a patient and physician points of view, with many similarities between the participating countries.

TL;DR: The devices using the "puncture" method (Stallergenes Lancet, Quintip) provide less variability in results than those using a "prick" method when carried out by multiple users (Greer Pick and Feather Lancet).

TL;DR: The estimated minimum prevalence of PID in Oman is 4.5 cases per 100,000, with a predominance of phagocyte disorders and consanguinity is a significant factor; pneumonia and deep abscesses were the main infectious presentations.

TL;DR: The Scandinavian experience indicates that the chain of events can efficiently be avoided by stopping PHO exposure: Within 1 year, the prevalence of IgE sensitization to PHO and QAI decreases significantly, and after 2 to 3 years, the numbers of reported anaphylactic reactions decreases equally so.

TL;DR: The pathogenesis and mechanisms of HE and of HE-induced organ damage are complex, and expert opinions remain divided.

TL;DR: The EAACI/GA2LEN/EDF/WAO guidelines, the most recent international guidelines from 2009, are summarized and it is stated that clinicians should always aim to provide complete symptom relief.

TL;DR: The International Collaboration in Asthma, Allergy and Immunology (iCAALL) is a collaborative outreach program that will increase and coordinate the communication of information about allergies, asthma, and immunologic diseases on a global level and provide information for the general public, patients, and policymakers around the world.

TL;DR: Hyper-IgE syndrome is a primary immunodeficiency marked by abnormalities in the coordination of cell-cell signaling with the potential to affect TH17 cell, B cell, and neutrophil responses.

TL;DR: The results indicated that there were 2 main pollen plants that contributed to seasonal allergies and these were Broussonetia papyrifera and Cannabis sativa during the March/April season and the July/September season, respectively.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined changes in total antioxidant capacity, hydrogen peroxide, malondialdehyde and total nitric oxide levels in severe persistent asthma and newly diagnosed allergic asthma patients and the association(s) between these variables.

TL;DR: Data indicate that there is a high degree of homology, and Crested Dogstail is similar to each of the other 12 species analyzed; these levels of similarity can only be possible because of molecular profile and extensive sharing of epitopes.

TL;DR: To better understand the scenario of regulatory documents applying to ASI in Europe and their different compelling value, it might be useful to classify them according to a hierarchic scale (from A to D), as in the Shekelle ranking of the level of evidence of scientific statements.

TL;DR: Combination of H1 and H2 antagonists was more effective based on complete control of cholinergic urticaria with lower relapsing rate, however, a future placebo-controlled clinical trial taking in consideration higher H1 antagonists than the authors used is warranted.

TL;DR: Japanese cedar pollinosis is often associated with exacerbations of asthma, and certain systemic treatments are supposed to reduce the symptoms of both asthma and AR in patients with asthma and concomitant AR.

TL;DR: The reported ergogenic effect of beta-2 agonists, if any, should be considered as drug-specific and not class- specific and that of clenbuterol is mediated by the inhibition of the atrophic pathway.

TL;DR: The prevalence of respiratory allergic diseases has been increasing in Southern Africa both in urban and in rural environments, and various factors may contribute toward this situation, namely, exposure to aeroallergens, such as grass pollens and house dust mites.

TL;DR: The current review represents the proceedings of a session (3 talks) by the authors at the first Middle East-Asia Allergy, Asthma, Immunology Congress in 2009 and reveals a cellular infiltrate theoretically suppressed by intranasal corticosteroids.

TL;DR: Multivariate analyses revealed that the concentrations of house dust mite and dog allergens were associated with relative humidity, number of people in the household, and the presence of a dog at home, and residential conditions associated with allergen levels seem to be different in both environments.

TL;DR: Even for patients with clinically severe SAR and high specific sensitization against birch or grass pollen the pre-seasonal ultra-rush SIT regimen with depigmented, polymerized allergen extracts showed a good efficacy and tolerability.

TL;DR: Treating one condition, one airway-one disease, may alleviate the coexisting conditions and patients need early recognition, proper diagnosis, effective treatment, and follow-up.

TL;DR: The WAO White Book on Allergy from the World Allergy Organization (WAO) summarizes the burden of allergic diseases worldwide: risk factors, impact on the quality of life of patients, morbidity, mortality, socioeconomic consequences, recommended treatment strategies, future therapies, and the cost–benefit analyses of care.

TL;DR: It is suggested that immunotherapy with extract of Aedes aegypti, could modify the natural history of LLR to mosquito bites in children.

TL;DR: The most common foods to produce an IgE mediated hypersensitivity reaction in adults include peanut, tree nuts, and seafood as discussed by the authors, and the increased use of spices in the U.S. has resulted in a growing number of patients presenting with hypersensitivity reactions.

TL;DR: Desloratadine is a powerful and selective H1 receptor blocker, without clinically relevant pharmacokinetic interference by foods, medications, or intestinal transport proteins, nor interference with cytochrome P 450 3A (CYP3A), and presenting additive antiallergic activities.