Outcomes of young children hospitalized with acute wheezing
Wheezing in preschool children is a common symptom.
Clinical characteristics and immunological status of patients with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome in Northern Thailand
22q11.2 deletion syndrome is one of the most prevalent microdeletion syndromes in humans. The syndrome is characterized by extensive phenotypic variability.
A potential role of gliadin extract skin prick test in IgE-mediated wheat allergy
Wheat extracts containing both water/salt and alcohol soluble proteins may increase extract’s accuracy for diagnosing IgE-mediated wheat allergy.
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.