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A genome-wide association study has led to the discovery of the first major gene site responsible for the severe food allergy eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) , a disorder that features the accumulation of eosinophils in the esophagus. The investigators found that EoE, which has been increasing over the past 20 years, is linked to a region of chromosome 5 that includes the TSLP gene, which encodes a hematopoietic cytokine called t hymic s tromal l ympho p oietin (TSLP). They also discovered that the TSLP gene exhibits increased activity in esophageal biopsies from children with EoE.

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From the NYTimes : “Allergy shots have come in for criticism over the years because, well, they are shots and require repeat visits to the doctor’s office — two things children really don’t like. And many parents may wonder — in some cases, rightfully, alas — whether the allergy doctor is overdiagnosing allergies and overtreating their children. Dr

Allergen extracts can degrade when exposed to temperatures beyond the optimum storage recommendation of 4 degrees C. Many allergen extracts are mailed to their final destinations throughout the year with exposure to varied environmental conditions.

The authors examined the efficacy of the maintenance and reliever (M+R) approach in the treatment of asthma exacerbations by database searches using the key words formoterol and budesonide, dynamic dosing, adjustable dosing, and M+R therapy. Several studies have examined dynamic dosing of the long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) formoterol combined with budesonide in the treatment of asthma.

When thinking about allergens in our homes, we may think to dust our bookshelves including the tops of our books. But, did you know that potent allergens can actually lurk in and even be fed by books? Cockroach allergy affects up to 60 percent of urban residents who suffer from asthma, according to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America .

Plant profilins have been reported as minor allergens. They are a well-known pan-allergen family responsible for cross-reactivity between plant-derived foods and pollens. Watermelon profilin is a major allergen in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus).

Cephalosporin administration in patients with a history of penicillin allergy is controversial. This Mayo Clinic study included a cohort of patients with a history of penicillin allergy and a positive or negative penicillin skin test. 85 patients with a history of penicillin allergy and positive penicillin skin test and 726 patients with a history of penicillin allergy and negative penicillin skin test were administered cephalosporin

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Angioedema is a hereditary or acquired disease characterized by localized non-pitting swelling of the subcutaneous tissue which can affect either skin or mucous membranes. Acquired angioedema can often be related to a heterogeneous group of factors including physical stimuli, although up to 38% of cases remain idiopathic. This Italian study describes 5 patients who developed an angioedema following sun exposures.