Review Article – Page 2 – Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology

November 12, 2023

Articular involvement in Henoch-Schönlein Purpura: A review of literature

Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP), the most typical kind of pediatric vasculitis, can also affect adults. Over the last 10 years, research has been increasing on improvements in HSP diagnosis, physiopathology, symptoms, and therapy. Joint involvement is highly frequent in this condition; however, it typically undergoes spontaneous resolution and does not lead to long-term complications.

arthralgia, arthritis, Henoch - Schoenlein purpura, IgA vasculitis, physiopathology, treatment

October 25, 2023

Global COVID-19 vaccination in infants and children:Effectiveness, safety, and challenges

COVID-19 Vaccines, which include mRNA and inactivated vaccines, have been proven effective and safe for infants and children aged more than six months in reducing the severity of the disease, hospitalization, multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, and death.

Children, COVID-19 vaccines, infants, SARS-CoV-2

October 15, 2023

Meta-analysis and cost-effectiveness analysisof intranasal corticosteroid treatment in allergic rhinitiswith ocular symptoms

Intranasal corticosteroid (INCS) has a beneficial effect on ocular symptoms in allergic rhinitis (AR). To our knowledge, the cost-effectiveness of available INCS for AR with ocular symptoms is yet to be demonstrated.

Allergic rhinitis, cost-effectiveness, economic evaluation, intranasal corticosteroids, ocular symptom

September 22, 2023

Antituberculosis drug-induced non-blistering systemicsevere reactions: A 10-year (2012-2022) literature review

Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) and drug-induced liver injury (DILI) can hamper therapeutic strategy, contribute to multiple drug resistance and serious public health burden.

allergological management, Antituberculosis drugs, Desensitization, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome, Drug-Induced Liver Injury, re-challenge, systemic severe reactions, T-cell-mediated hypersensitivity

September 22, 2023

Unveiling the role of neutrophilsin chronic spontaneous urticaria: Beyond mast cells

Mast cells and eosinophils are considered pivotal contributors to the pathogenesis of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).

chronic spontaneous urticaria, mast cells, Neutrophils, Peripheral blood, Skin

April 17, 2023

Comorbidities & burden of disease in atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is associated with an increased frequency of other atopic & allergic manifestations, including asthma in 10% to 30% of cases depending on age, allergic rhinitis, food allergies, eosinophilic diseases, and allergic conjunctivitis. The comorbidities outside the atopic march are overall less frequent than in psoriasis.

Allergic rhinitis, Asthma, atopic dermatitis, Comorbidity, Mental Health, Vitiligo

March 12, 2023

Prevalence of concomitant angioedemain chronic spontaneous urticaria: A systematic reviewand meta-analysis

Angioedema (AE) is a condition associated with considerable morbidity and mortality that can significantly affect quality of life. AE often occurs in patients with CSU although the true prevalence remains unknown. Therefore, we conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize the available data.

Angioedema, Chronic Urticaria, meta-analysis, prevalence, Systematic review

March 7, 2023

Chikungunya vaccines: An update in 2023

A recent chikungunya outbreak affected 1.5 million cases in more than 60 countries. The virus causes low mortality but moderate to severe morbidities such as high fever, myalgia, and polyarthritis.

chikungunya virus, clinical trials, mRNA vaccines, preclinical chikungunya vaccines, viral vector vaccines

January 23, 2023

The relationship between outdoor air pollutants and atopic dermatitis of adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Atopic dermatitis (AD) poses a significant disease burden in adults. Environmental factors are essential in its pathogenesis.

air pollution, atopic dermatitis, Nitrogen Dioxide, particulate matter, Sulfur Dioxide

January 23, 2023

Adult IgE-mediated food allergy is on the rise: A review of phenotypes, pathophysiologic mechanisms, diagnosis, and advances in management

The prevalence of adult food allergies is increasing worldwide. Many aspects of food allergy in adulthood are different from childhood.

Anaphylaxis, Epidemiology, food allergy, immunoglobulin E, phenotype, prevalence