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Intestinal Parasites Associated with American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
American cockroach ( Periplaneta americana ) has been implicated as mechanical vector of parasites of humans and animals. Therefore, this study aimed...
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning cockroach exposure among caregivers of children with asthma
BackgroundCockroach allergen is one of the most important asthma triggers for children. There is an extensive body of research on interventions to...
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The first reported case of Blaptica dubia cockroach allergy
BackgroundPeriplaneta americana and Blattella germanica cockroaches are widespread, and risk of sensitization increases in urban environments where...
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Cockroach exposure and perceived stress interact to predict clinical outcomes in childhood asthma
BackgroundNonpharmacologic interventions for asthma management rely on identification and mitigation of important asthma triggers. Cockroach exposure...
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Minimum number and types of allergens for a skin prick test panel in Thai children with allergic respiratory diseases
BackgroundPatterns of aeroallergen sensitization vary by countries. Testing with the minimum number of allergens is important to identify sensitized...
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Social Determinants of Health and Allergic Disease Prevalence Among Asian American Children
BackgroundAlthough racial and ethnic disparities in allergic diseases have previously been observed, the relationship between social determinants of...
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Concordance of skin test reactivity between indoor inhalant allergens among children with allergic respiratory disease
BackgroundIn vitro studies have demonstrated cross-reactivity among indoor allergen proteins in children with allergic respiratory diseases. However,...
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Sustained control of recalcitrant chronic spontaneous urticaria after initiation of inflammatory airway diseases treatment: two case reports
BackgroundCurrent classification of chronic urticaria is primarily based on clinical presentation of skin manifestations. Hence, therapeutic...
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First report of Lophomonas spp. in German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) trapped in hospitals, northern Iran
Cockroaches are considered to be important reservoirs for protozoan and helminth parasites,particularly an emerging Lophomonas spp., protozoan...
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Association of serum total IgE and allergen-specific IgE with insulin resistance in adolescents: an analysis of the NHANES database
BackgroundRecent studies have found that total immunoglobulin E (IgE) and allergen-specific IgE were associated with some metabolic diseases....
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Material Hardship and Indoor Allergen Exposure among Low-Income, Urban, Minority Children with Persistent Asthma
Traditional measures of socioeconomic status (SES) are associated with asthma morbidity, but their specific contributions are unclear. Increased...
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Comparative analysis of serum total IgE levels and specific IgE levels in children aged 6 to 9 years with tic disorder and normal children
ObjectiveThe study was to investigate serum total IgE levels and the distribution of specific IgE types in children aged 6–9 years with tic disorder,...
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Allergy Immunotherapy: State of the Art
Purpose of ReviewThis paper is intended to review the current status of allergy immunotherapy (AIT), administered subcutaneously (SCIT) or...
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Environmental Factors and Their Impact on Airway Diseases: Exploring Air Pollution, Indoor and Outdoor Allergens, and Climate Change
Purpose of ReviewThis review provides an overview of the impact of air pollution on respiratory health, by examining the relationship between air...
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Part II: Insect allergies—Inhalation and ingestion
BackgroundAllergies to insect stings and bites are common and were partly discussed in part I of this article series. Other mechanisms leading to...
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Environmental Inequities and Pediatric Asthma Disparities
Purpose of ReviewThis review provides updates on the topic of social inequities, indoor pollutant exposure, and asthma disparities; we provide an...
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Sensitisation profile of Chinese allergic rhinitis patients and effectiveness of a joint allergy-ENT clinic
PurposeHouse dust mite (HDM) is the predominant cause of allergic rhinitis (AR) in Hong Kong but remains under-diagnosed and -treated. The...
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A feasibility study to assess Imbrasia belina (mopane worm) sensitisation and related respiratory health outcomes in a rural community in Gwanda district, Zimbabwe
BackgroundAllergic diseases are considered to be some of the fastest growing chronic conditions in Africa. Of concern is the paucity of knowledge...
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Pediatric asthma and altitude: a complex interplay between different environmental factors
Asthma is one of the most common non-communicable diseases, and its prevalence and morbidity are influenced by a wide array of factors that are only...
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Allergen sensitization pattern of allergic adults and children in southern China: a survey based on real life data
BackgroundAllergic diseases are increasing yearly. We aimed to evaluate the difference in allergen sensitization pattern between adults and children...
