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

April 22, 2020

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.

anxiety, atopic dermatitis, DNA methylation, epigenetic, pregnancy

April 3, 2020

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.

5-D itch scale, Clinimetric properties, Interpretability, Patient reported outcome, Questionnaire, Reliability, Validity

March 31, 2020

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.

Anaphylaxis, Children, Clinical characteristic, IgE-mediated wheat allergy, risk factor

March 23, 2020

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.

Allergic rhinitis, allergic sensitization, Allergy, chronic rhinitis, Skin prick test

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