Original Article – Page 18 – Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology

March 19, 2020

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.

Allergic rhinitis, obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, STOP-Bang, Thai

March 19, 2020

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.

Allergic rhinitis, anterior rhinomanometry, nasal airway resistance, Nasal obstruction, steam inhalation

March 19, 2020

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.

age, Children, chronic spontaneous urticaria, Chronic Urticaria, prevalence, prognosis

March 16, 2020

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.

Asthma, Caucasian, Chinese, comparative analysis, Omalizumab

March 9, 2020

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.

child, hepatitis B virus, leukemia, stem cell transplantation, vaccination

March 9, 2020

Effect of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis on the prognosis of egg allergy resolution

Few studies have examined the effect of atopic dermatitis (AD) on the resolution of food allergies in Asia, and the predictors of egg allergy resolution are not yet well defined.

atopic dermatitis, child, Egg allergy, food allergy, prognosis

February 14, 2020

Determination of specific autoantibodies in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus by Line immunoassay, ELISA and CLIF

Detection of specific antinuclear antibodies (ANA) is very importance in term of diagnosis, prognosis and management of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). To date, Line immunoassay (LIA), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and Crithidia luciliae indirect immunofluorescence assay (CLIF) are commonly used for detection of specific ANA.

Crithidia luciliae indirect immunofluorescence assay (CLIF), Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), Line immunoassay (LIA), Specific antinuclear antibodies, Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

February 14, 2020

An unequal endotoxin distribution in typical house types of Ho Chi Minh city

Endotoxin exposure may cause asthma exacerbations and contribute to non-atopic respiratory diseases. Viet Nam, a country with multiple house types, is lacking data on indoor contamination by endotoxin in regard with house types.

Endotoxin, explanatory factors, house dust, house types, room types

January 20, 2020

Clinical characteristics and outcomes of ocular allergy in Thai children

Allergic conjunctivitis (AC) is the most common ocular condition in allergic children. In tropical countries, the study about the clinical features and outcome of treatment is very limited.

allergic conjunctivitis, conjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis, Tacrolimus, Treatment outcome

January 6, 2020

Incidence and predictors of nevirapine and efavirenz-associated rash among Indonesian HIV patients

Many drugs used for the treatment of HIV disease can cause drug hypersensitivity reactions. Since 2002, World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the use of nevirapine and efavirenz as part of first line antiretroviral therapies for several years. Both of the drugs had equivalent clinical efficacy but differences in toxicity profile.

efavirenz, HIV, nevirapine, Predictor, rash