Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP), also called extrinsic allergic alveolitis, is a respiratory
syndrome involving the lung parenchyma and specifically the alveoli, terminal bronchioli, and …

A large number of trials show that the anti-immunoglobulin (Ig) E antibody omalizumab is
very effective in patients with severe allergic asthma. This is acknowledged in consensus …

Background The natural history of respiratory allergy is commonly characterized by a worsening
of symptom severity, frequent comorbidity of rhinitis and asthma, and polysensitization …

Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic relapsing skin disease, characterized by
flare-up due to the exposure to allergens in patients sensitized to them. Currently, therapy of AD …

Background Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is recognized as an evidence-based treatment in
improving dyspnea and quality of life in patients with COPD. We evaluated the number …

Background. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causes an impairment of
respiratory function, well reflected by the progressive decrease in forced expiratory volume in 1 …

This study evaluated the risk factors for developing allergic reactions to alternative drugs
such as acetaminophen and nimesulide in 367 patients intolerant of nonsteroidal anti‐…

■ Abstract Background: Quality of life (QOL) is an important issue in allergic rhinitis and has
been evaluated in a number of studies that have shown how it is impaired in untreated …

Background Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) in its two forms of subcutaneous immunotherapy
(SCIT) and sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) is an effective treatment of respiratory allergy, …

Inspiratory nasal resistance, symptom score, and influx of inflammatory cells into the nose
were evaluated before and after a nasal challenge in 15 patients with grass pollen rhinitis and …