Prevalence of rat and mouse sensitization in Asian patients with respiratory allergy
Skin prick test (SPT) is useful in identifying rat and mouse sensitization.
Prenatal maternal anxiety promotes atopic dermatitis in offspring via placental DNA methylation changes
Maternal anxiety during pregnancy has been previously reported to be associated with atopic dermatitis (AD) in offspring. The potential mechanism is not yet proven but epigenetic change may be suggested.
The validity and reliability of the Thai-version of 5-D itch scale
Pruritus is commonly associated with skin disorders. The 5-D itch scale was developed as a specific questionnaire for pruritus.
Characterization of children with IgE-mediated wheat allergy and risk factors that predict wheat anaphylaxis
The number of children presenting with IgE-mediated wheat reactions to academic medical centers in Thailand continues to increase.
Pattern of allergic sensitization in chronic rhinitis: A 19-year retrospective study
The pattern of allergic sensitization provides data for physicians to take appropriate care of allergic patients.
The prevalence of high risk of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with allergic rhinitis
Although allergic rhinitis (AR) has not been acknowledged as a strong risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), several pathophysiological linkages between these two conditions have frequently been reported. However, epidemiological data relating to the prevalence of OSA in patients with AR remain scarce.
The effect of steam inhalation on nasal obstruction in patients with allergic rhinitis
Nasal obstruction is often impact on quality of life in allergic rhinitis (AR). The steam inhalation is one of widely used home remedies to soothe and open the nasal passages. Furthermore, steam inhalation may provide change in objective nasal airway assessment.
Clinical characteristics and treatment response of chronic spontaneous urticaria according to age: A single-center Korean study
Little information exists regarding the incidence of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) or differences in its characteristics according to age.
Efficacy and safety of omalizumab in patients with moderate-to-severe asthma: An analytic comparison of data from randomized controlled trials between Chinese and Caucasians
Omalizumab has > 15 years of real-world evidence of effectiveness in Caucasian patients. In August 2017, it was approved as an add-on therapy for the management of moderate-to-severe asthma in China.
Serologic status and vaccine response against hepatitis B virus after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation in pediatric patients
Although vaccination against hepatitis B virus (HBV) is recommended for hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) recipients, previous studies evaluating serologic status and immunologic response to HBV vaccination in pediatric allogeneic HCT recipients are not enough.