The assessment of small airways obstruction (SAO) using spirometry is practiced in population-based studies. However, it is not clear what are the most used parameters and cut-offs to define abnormal results.
We searched three databases (Medline, Web of Science, Google Scholar) for population-based studies, published by 1 May 2021, that used spirometry parameters to identify SAO and/or provided criteria for defining SAO.
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 18, Article number: 24 (2022)
Abstract
Background
Allergic rhinitis is a risk factor for asthma development. In asthma, fibroblast progenitors, fibrocytes, are increased in the blood and bronchial mucosa following allergen exposure. These cells may play a role in lower airways remodeling as observed in non-asthmatic subjects with allergic rhinitis.
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 18, Article number: 21 (2022)
Non-infectious complications have become a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID). The monitoring of patients with CVID prior to the development of non-infectious complications is not well defined.
Alopecia areata (AA) is a common inflammatory disorder targeting the hair follicles leading to non-scaring hair loss. The pathogenesis of AA is still unclear, despite the accumulating evidence of the immune-mediated nature of this disease. So, in this study, we aimed to assess the level of CD4 T cells, CD8 T cells and natural killer (NK) cells in the peripheral blood of patients with active AA and control subjects, and to evaluate the association between the level of those cells and the duration of disease in different subtypes of AA.
Akira Hasegawa, Daichi Utsumi, Kaare Lund, Mitsuhiro Okano, Katsuyo Ohashi-Doi, Kimihiro Okubo
Abstract
Der p 23 has recently been recognized as a new house dust mite (HDM) major allergen that may be linked to the development of asthma in HDM allergic patients. This study aimed to investigate the frequency of sensitization to HDM major allergen components including Der p 23 and to examine the correlation between HDM-sensitization and AR symptom score in Japanese HDM allergic rhinitis (AR) patients without allergic asthma.
Yun Hao, Boqian Wang, Jinming Zhao, Ping Wang, Yali Zhao, Xiangdong Wang, Yan Zhao & Luo Zhang
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology volume 18, Article number: 20 (2022)
Abstract
Background
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an upper respiratory tract inflammation disease caused by IgE-mediated reactions against inhaled allergens. The incidence of AR is significantly increasing throughout the world. Hence, more specific, and sensitive gene biomarkers and understanding the underlying pathways are necessary to further explore the AR pathogenesis.
Objective
To identify gene biomarkers in nasal mucosa and in blood from AR patients which could be used in AR diagnosis.
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 18, Article number: 18 (2022)
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is characterized by a necrotizing vasculitis with tissue and peripheral blood eosinophilia affecting small and medium-sized arteries, capillaries, and veins. Venous thromboembolic events are uncommon in EGPA. Moreover, there are only a few reported cases of EGPA complicated by pulmonary embolism or infarction.
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 18, Article number: 16 (2022)
In the era of COVID-19, utilization of telemedicine has dramatically increased. In addition to reduced travel times, patient expenses, and work or school days missed, telemedicine allows clinicians to provide continued care while minimizing face-to-face interactions, maintaining social distancing, and limiting potential COVID-19 exposures. Clinical Immunology and Allergy (CIA), like many specialties, has adapted to incorporate telemedicine into practice. Previous studies have demonstrated similar patient satisfaction between virtual and in-person visits. However, evidence from fully publicly funded health care systems such as Canada has been limited.
