Allergy Notes, Evidence-based Information by Board-certified Physicians

Cyclosporine effect in atopic dermatitis may be mediated by increase of Treg cells

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Fluticasone nasal spray reduces nasal-ocular reflex, controls allergic eye symptoms

T reg cells suppress contact hypersensitivity through a CD39 adenosine-dependent mechanism in mice

Blockade of platelet-activating factor (PAF) prevents peanut-induced anaphylaxis in mice

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Higher folate levels associated with a lower risk of atopy and wheeze

Newest member of the T helper cell family: Th17

Pimecrolimus may be more suitable for long-term treatment of atopic dermatitis than steroids

Twitter notes from Peter Barnes' lecture about asthma therapy

Monitoring adherence to ICS in asthmatic children: simple measurements by canister weight as good as electronic devices

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Children hospitalized with bronchiolitis caused by other viruses than RSV develop recurrent wheezing at even higher rates than with RSV

Decrease in allergen-specific IgE as percentage of total IgE predicts the efficacy of anti-IgE (Xolair) treatment

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Topical corticosteroids associated with increased lymphoma risk in atopic dermatitis

TBX21 gene variants (responsible for T-bet) may increase childhood asthma risk

Nonallergic rhinitis converts to allergic rhinitis over time

Stress may worsen asthma by inducing resistance to anti-inflammatory properties of glucocorticoids

Farm exposure as "immunotherapy" against allergic diseases

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IVIG Replacement May be Helpful in Immunoglobulin (Ig) G Subclass Deficiency

Use of omalizumab (Xolair) anti-IgE therapy beyond asthma

Diet rich in nuts, seeds, olives, and wine decreases risk of asthma attacks