Relationship between the outcome of low-dose egg oral immunotherapy and the fold-difference levels of allergen-specific IgE and IgG4 in serum
There are no indices to monitor desensitization by low-dose egg oral immunotherapy (eOIT).
Causes and outcomes of hypereosinophilia in a tropical country
Hypereosinophilia (HE), defined by blood eosinophils > 1.5 × 10^9/L persisting over one month, is commonly found in clinical practice.
A cream containing linoleic acid, 5% dexpanthenol and ceramide in the treatment of atopic dermatitis
Nowadays, moisturizers contain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents that help for treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD). Defensil® (black currant seed oil, sunflower oil, and balloon vine), a new anti-inflammatory, obtained from plant extracts, remain had a few studies for AD.
A prospective cohort study of cord blood 25(OH)D3 and food allergies in 6-month-old Chinese infants
Vitamin D is closely related to childhood allergic diseases, such as food allergies, atopic dermatitis, and asthma. However, it is unclear whether vitamin D status in the cord blood from mothers is related to food allergies in infants.
Threshold dose of cow’s milk in sensitization to casein higher than those of casein and β-lactoglobulin in children with cow’s milk allergy
Recent treatment for food allergies involves the intake of allergy-causing foods at doses lower than the threshold dose determined by the oral food challenge (OFC). For a more successful treatment, it is necessary to identify a biomarker to establish safer doses of allergens in foods consumed at home.
Twelve-month growth and accession of tolerance in infants with cow’s milk protein allergy compared among those fed with breast milk or alternative formulae
Cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) is a common food allergy in children. The impact of various feeding regimens on growth in infants with CMPA is not sufficiently well understood.
Successful treatment of neurocysticercosis with albendazole desensitization
Neurocysticercosis is a growing public health problem in the United States. Albendazole is a mainstay of medical therapy for neurocysticercosis, and here we present a case of hypersensitivity to albendazole leading to life-threatening disease progression.
Anxiety and depression in allergic rhinitis patients during COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan, China
During COVID-19 pandemic, many allergic rhinitis (AR) patients stopped their treatment including pharmacotherapy and allergen immunotherapy.
CD28 confers CD4+ T cells with resistance to cyclosporin A and tacrolimus but to different degrees
Cyclosporin A (CSA) and tacrolimus (TAC) suppress T-cell activation and subsequent proliferation by inhibiting calcineurin. Though they have the same target, CSA and TAC have quite different molecular structures, indicating quantitative and/or qualitative differences in their effects.
Efficacy of drug therapies in antihistamine refractory chronic spontaneous urticaria: Real life data
Omalizumab is a safe and effective treatment for antihistamine-refractory chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) but is insufficient in one-third of patients. For serious cases in which omalizumab is ineffective, cyclosporine or methotrexate may be preferred. Most drug trials in CSU have focused on omalizumab or cyclosporine monotherapy.