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Atopic dermatitis is a typical chronic inflammatory skin disease that usually occurs in individuals with a personal or family history of atopy. Children with atopic dermatitis frequently present IgE-mediated food sensitization, the most commonly involved foods being egg and cow's milk. However, controversy currently surrounds whether food allergy is an etiological factor in atopic dermatitis or whether it is simply an associated factor, accompanying this disease as one more expression of the patient's atopic predisposition. Approximately 40 % of neonates and small children with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis present food allergy confirmed by double-blind provocation tests but this allergy does not seem to be the cause of dermatitis since in many cases onset occurs before the food responsible for allergic sensitization is introduced into the newborn's diet.Studies of double-blind provocation tests with food in patients with atopic dermatitis demonstrate mainly immediate reactions compatible with an IgE-mediated allergy. These reactions occur between 5 minutes and 2 hours and present mainly cutaneous symptoms (pruritus, erythema, morbilliform exanthema, wheals) and to a lesser extent, digestive manifestations (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea), as well as respiratory symptoms (wheezing, nasal congestion, sneezing, coughing). However, these reactions do not indicate the development of dermatitis.Some authors believe that responses to the food in provocation tests may also be delayed, appearing mainly in the following 48 hours, and clinically manifested as exacerbation of dermatitis. However, delayed symptoms are difficult to diagnose and attributing these symptoms to a particular foodstuff may not be possible.Delayed reactions have been attributed to a non-IgE-mediated immunological mechanism and patch tests with food have been proposed for their diagnosis. In our experience and in that of other authors, the results of patch tests with cow's milk do not seem very specific and could be due, at least in part, to the irritant effect of these patches on the reactive skin of children with atopic dermatitis.The involvement of foods in atopic dermatitis will always be difficult to demonstrate given that an exclusion diet is not usually required for its resolution. Food is just one among several possible exacerbating factors and consequently identification of its precise role in the course of the disease is difficult. Further double-blind prospective studies are required to demonstrate the effectiveness of exclusion diets in the treatment of atopic dermatitis.Apart from the controversy surrounding the etiological role of foods, the most important point in atopic dermatitis is to understand that the child is atopic, that is, predisposed to developing sensitivity to environmental allergens; in the first few years of life to foods and subsequently to aeroallergens. Consequently, possible allergic sensitization to foods should be evaluated in children with atopic dermatitis to avoid allergic reactions and to prevent the possible development of allergic respiratory disease later in life.
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PMID:[Etiologic implication of foods in atopic dermatitis: evidence against]. 1198 42

A 58-year-old man, a carpenter, had been suffering from cough, rhinorrhea, wheezing, dyspnea and ocular itching a few minutes after each exposure to the sawdust of "Ayous" wood (Obeche, Triplochiton scleroxylon) since starting to work on this imported wood in 1998. Although his symptoms improved soon after exposure, he had a secondary response several hours later. He had no symptoms when working with any other woods. In January, 2001, he came to our hospital, and occupational asthma was suspected. Peak flow monitoring revealed immediate- and late-type responses when he was exposed to Ayous wood dust. Non-specific bronchial hyperresponsiveness to acetylcholine was positive. An immediate skin test with Ayous wood extract was positive. In the RAST inhibition test, his serum revealed specific IgE antibody to Ayous extract. Bronchoprovocation with Ayous wood extract demonstrated immediate and later type responses (dual response). Occupational asthma caused by Ayous wood dust was confirmed. This is the first case report of occupational asthma caused by Ayous wood in Japan.
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PMID:[A case of occupational asthma caused by Ayous wood (Triplochiton scleroxylon)]. 1216 61

To investigate the association between various serum markers and atopic symptoms in the first year of life, and to evaluate the prognostic value of these markers for the development of wheezing and skin rash in the second year of life. Data of 86 children on the development of wheezing and skin rash in the first 2 years of life were collected prospectively, making use of parental completed questionnaires, weekly symptom cards, structured interview and physical examination. Serum markers (IL-10, IL-12, IL-13, eotaxin, sE-selectin, sICAM-1, sIL-2R) and total and specific IgE were determined at age 1. Children who developed wheezing in the first year of life had lower serum levels of IL-12 than children without symptoms (median 40.3 pg/ml vs. 49.0 pg/ml, p = 0.01) and a higher serum IL-10/IL-12 ratio (0.41 vs. 0.31, p = 0.001) at age 1. The IL-10/IL-12 ratio increased with an increasing number of wheezing episodes. Levels of sE-selectin in children with wheezing and in children with itchy skin rash in the first year of life were higher than in symptom free children (6.1 ng/ml and 5.9 ng/ml vs. 4.9 ng/ml, p = 0.01 and p = 0.03, respectively). Children who developed wheezing in the second year of life already had increased sICAM-1 levels at age 1. Children who developed wheezing in the first year of life showed a serum cytokine response that is skewed towards a T-helper 2 profile, with lower IL-12 levels and an increased IL-10/IL-12 ratio. Children who developed wheezing in the second year of life had elevated sICAM-1 levels at age 1. Follow-up of the children is needed to evaluate the prognostic value of various serum markers for the development of allergic disease in later childhood.
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PMID:Increased serum IL-10/IL-12 ratio in wheezing infants. 1267 57

Patients treated with platinum compounds are subject to hypersensitivity reactions. Our study has highlighted the reactions related to oxaliplatin (OHP) infusion. One hundred and twenty-four patients affected by advanced colorectal cancer were treated with different schedules containing OHP, at the Institute of Haematology and Medical Oncology 'L. and A. Seragnoli' of Bologna and at the Medical Oncology Division of Livorno Hospital. Seventeen patients (13%) showed hypersensitivity reactions after a few minutes from the start of the OHP infusion. Usually, these reactions were seen after 2-17 exposures to OHP (Mean+/-s.e.: 9.4+/-1.07). No patient experienced allergic reactions at his/her first OHP infusion. Eight patients developed a mild reaction consisting of flushing and swelling of the face and hands, itching, sweating and lachrymation. The remaining nine patients showed a moderate-severe reaction with dyspnoea, wheezing, laryngospasm, psycho-motor agitation, tachycardia, precordial pain, diffuse erythema, itching and sweating. Six patients out of 17 were re-exposed to the drug with premedication of steroids and all except one developed the hypersensitivity reaction again. The cumulative dose, the time of exposure to OHP and the clinical features are variable and unpredictable. The risk of developing hypersensitivity reactions in patients treated with a short infusion of OHP cannot be underestimated.
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PMID:Hypersensitivity reactions related to oxaliplatin (OHP). 1288 15

Indirect exposure to cat allergens may exacerbate asthma in sensitized subjects. We report a case of a 13-year-old girl referred to our Unit for cough, dyspnea, wheezing, chest tightness, nasal itching and obstruction during the past six months, with improvement during summer holidays. Skin prick tests were positive for cat and Alternaria alternata. She had no cats at home. Spirometry was normal and methacoline bronchial challenge was negative. PEF monitoring showed a mean value of 80% of the predicted value with a variability higher than 20% in a few occasions. At a follow up visit PEF recording showed an increase of 80 litres/min during a 2 weeks Christmas holidays, and a subsequent reduction after being back at school. At a further questioning we found that in her class there was a girl who owned 23 cats. It is likely that PEF and symptoms in our patient were affected by indirect cat exposure at school.
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PMID:A case of indirect exposure to cat at school. 1463 9

Passive smoking is a major cause of respiratory morbidity, and is associated with increased bronchial responsiveness in children. To evaluate the effect of smoking by a parent on asthma symptoms, atopy, and airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR), we conducted a cross-sectional survey of 503 schoolchildren that involved questionnaires, spirometry, allergy testing, and a bronchial challenge test. If the PC20 methacholine was less than 16 mg/mL, the subject was considered to have AHR. The prevalence of a parent who smoked was 68.7%. The prevalence of AHR was 45.0%. The sensitization rate to common inhalant allergens was 32.6%. Nasal symptoms such as rhinorrhea, sneezing, nasal itching, and nasal obstruction were present in 42.7%. Asthma symptoms such as cough and wheezing were present in 55.4%. The asthma symptoms were significantly more prevalent in children who had a parent who smoked than in those whose parents did not. The nasal symptoms, atopy, and AHR did not differ according to whether a parent smoked. In a multiple logistic regression model, the asthma symptoms and atopy were independently associated with AHR, when adjusted for confounding variables. Passive smoking contributed to asthma symptoms in schoolchildren and was not an independent risk factor of airway hyperresponsiveness in an epidemiological survey.
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PMID:The effect of passive smoking on asthma symptoms,atopy,and airway hyperresponsiveness in schoolchildren. 1508 93

We conducted a cross-sectional survey in a cellulose plant among 109 reed workers, exposed to reed dust and 78 unexposed office workers, to investigate respiratory health effects of reed dust exposure. Investigations included dust measurements, serum total IgE, skin prick test, pulmonary function testing and questionnaire on respiratory symptoms. Total dust level in the reed processing unit was higher than the office (9.7 and 0.02 mg/m3, respectively). Reed workers had a higher rate of current smoking (67% and 46%, respectively). After the adjustment for smoking status and age, reed dust exposure was significantly associated with wheezing, chronic cough, dyspnea, itching eyes and itching nose. Chest tightness and ODTS symptoms were only reported by reed workers (27.5% and 23.9%, respectively). After the adjustment for pack-years of smoking, percentage of predicted FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC and FEF25-75 in reed workers were significantly lower than office workers. Among reed workers, wheezing was associated with older age (>40 years) and ever smoking, and cross-shift decline in FVC and FEV1 with shorter duration of work. Reed dust exposure in the workplace could provoke respiratory symptoms, possibly due to an irritating effect. Health selection bias is likely, and could have underestimated the health effects of reed dust exposure.
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PMID:Lung health in workers exposed to reed dust. 1576 48

Dyspnea, wheezing, and decreased FEV1 with bronchodilator response are characteristic of asthma. However, when standard asthma therapy fails, a broad differential must be considered to avoid a catastrophic outcome. This article presents a case report of a 48-year-old Filipino woman, who was referred for evaluation of cough, dyspnea and wheezy respiration, changes in voice quality, nasal and palatal pruritus, and postnasal drainage. She was found to have mold spore hypersensitivity and abnormal spirometry with an obstructive pattern and a 15% reversibility postnebulized albuterol. An initial diagnosis of allergic rhinitis and adult-onset asthma was made, and therapy was initiated which included: salmeterol, budesonide, montelukast, and pirbuterol. Her symptoms persisted and rabeprazole was added to treat possible laryngopharyngeal reflux. Repeat spirometry demonstrated worsening obstruction. There was no improvement with systemic corticosteroids. High-resolution computed tomography of the chest demonstrated a left paratracheal mass, obstructing 60% of the airway. Bronchoscopy revealed a tumor 4-5 cm below the vocal cords with the appearance of adenoid cystic carcinoma, which was confirmed by pathology. All symptoms resolved and spirometry normalized with resection of mass and radiation therapy. Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is an uncommon form of malignant neoplasm that arises from salivary glands. Tracheobronchial ACC typically presents with symptoms of cough, dyspnea, and hoarseness. ACC has a relatively indolent course. Standard therapy is surgical resection often followed by radiotherapy. In patients who fail conventional therapies for asthma, it is important to consider other diagnoses to avoid fatal outcomes.
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PMID:Dyspnea, wheezing, and airways obstruction: is it asthma? 1627 Jul 27

The present study assessed the usefulness of key items obtained from a clinical "open" questionnaire prospectively administered to 212 subjects, referred to four tertiary-care hospitals for predicting the diagnosis of occupational asthma (OA). Of these subjects, 72 (34%) were diagnosed as OA (53% with OA due to high-molecular-weight agents) according to results of specific inhalation challenges, and 90 (42%) as non-OA. Wheezing at work occurred in 88% of subjects with OA and was the most specific symptom (85%). Nasal and eye symptoms were commonly associated symptoms. Wheezing, nasal and ocular itching at work were positively, and loss of voice negatively associated with the presence of OA in the case of high-, but not low molecular-weight agents. A prediction model based on responses to nasal itching, daily symptoms over the week at work, nasal secretions, absence of loss of voice, wheezing, and sputum, correctly predicted 156 out of 212 (74%) subjects according to the presence or absence of OA by final diagnosis. In conclusion, key items, i.e. wheezing, nasal and ocular itching and loss of voice, are satisfactorily associated with the presence of occupational asthma in subjects exposed to high-molecular-weight agents. Therefore, these should be addressed with high priority by physicians. However, no questionnaire-derived item is helpful in subjects exposed to low-molecular-weight agents.
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PMID:What are the questionnaire items most useful in identifying subjects with occupational asthma? 1631 35

We report the case of a 42-year-old non-smoking man, who had worked as a carpenter for 6 years and who reported a history of rhinorrhea, paroxysmal sneezing, nasocular pruritus, lacrimation, wheezing and dyspnea attacks while preparing a mixture to seal the junctures between wooden panels. Allergy study consisted of skin prick testing (SPT) to inhalants, foods and Lathyrus sativus flour (LSF) extract, specific bronchial provocation test with LSF extract, cytological analysis of sputum, specific IgE antibodies against LSF, and histamine releasing test with dilutions (1:5, 1:25, 1:125, 1:625) of LSF. The results demonstrated occupational rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma due to LSF exposure. We provide a review of published reports to date.
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PMID:Occupational rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma by exposure to Lathyrus sativus flour. 1637 Dec 20


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