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

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

January 2, 2020

Risk factors of uncontrolled symptoms using the standard dose of second-generation H1 -antihistamines in chronic spontaneous urticaria children

A standard dose of second-generation H1 -antihistamines is recommended as the first-line treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), previous studies have found that approximately 20-50% of CSU children fail to control their symptoms and required step-up treatments.

child, chronic spontaneous urticaria, risk factor, second-generation H1 -antihistamines, uncontrolled symptoms

November 10, 2019

Level of interleukin-18 binding protein is significantly different in patients with anaphylaxis than urticaria

Acute urticaria is a common cutaneous disease encountered in children, while anaphylaxis can show cutaneous symptoms as well as systemic symptoms. One study found that urticaria tends to precede anaphylaxis, but studies on the different role of eosinophils and related cytokines in anaphylaxis and urticaria are lacking.

Anaphylaxis, cytokine, interleukin, tryptase, urticaria

November 5, 2019

Efficacy of a newly developed cartoon video on dry powder inhaler technique: a multicenter study

One of the factors associated with uncontrolled pediatric asthma is inadequate delivery of inhaled medication to the lungs. Incorrect inhaler technique has been reported. We developed a 2-minute cartoon video instruction aiming to improve dry powder inhaler (DPI) technique.

dry powder inhaler, inhaler techniques, multicenter study, pediatric asthma, video instruction

November 4, 2019

Intermittent hypoxia in rat enhancing peritoneal membrane thickening through HIF-1α-induced cytokines in peritoneum

Due to the high prevalence of both obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD), the co-existence of both conditions in peritoneal dialysis is demonstrated. Because OSA-induced chronic intermittent hypoxia is well-known, the hypoxia might worsen peritoneal membrane.

HIF-1α, intermittent hypoxia, Peritoneal dialysis, peritoneal inflammation, peritoneal membrane, sleep apnea syndrome

November 4, 2019

Diet supplementation with commercial enzymatically-hydrolyzed egg white peptides ameliorates the severity of allergy in a mouse model of egg white allergy

Commercial spray-dried egg white (S-EW) is often used for oral immunotherapy (OIT). Peptifine® (PF), a commercial preparation of enzymatically-hydrolyzed egg white (EW) peptides, is considered safe OIT food.

egg white-specific allergic mouse model, enzymatically-hydrolyzed egg white peptide (Peptifine®), Hen’s egg allergy, oral immunotherapy (OIT), spray-dried egg white (S-EW)