Allergic rhinitis is a symptomatic disorder of the nose induced after allergen exposure by an
immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated inflammation of the membranes lining the nose (1). It was …

Allergic disorders, such as anaphylaxis, hay fever, eczema and asthma, now afflict roughly
25% of people in the developed world. In allergic subjects, persistent or repetitive exposure …

Since the discovery of immunoglobulin E (IgE) as a mediator of allergic diseases in 1967,
our knowledge about the immunological mechanisms of IgE‐mediated allergies has …

The availability of allergen molecules ('components') from several protein families has
advanced our understanding of immunoglobulin E (IgE)‐mediated responses and enabled …

BACKGROUND: Allergic rhinitis represents a global health problem affecting 10% to 20% of
the population. The Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) guidelines have been …

Allergic rhinitis is clinically defined as a symptomatic disorder of the nose induced by an IgE-
mediated inflammation after allergen exposure of the membranes lining the nose. Symptoms …

ContextChildhood asthma is strongly associated with allergic sensitization. Studies have
suggested that animal exposure during infancy reduces subsequent allergic sensitization …

Background Specific immunotherapy (SIT) is a recognized way of treating IgE‐mediated
respiratory diseases. The clinical outcome is usually better in allergic children than in adults …

Background Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a global health problem and is characterised by one or
more symptoms, including sneezing, itching, nasal congestion and rhinorrhea. Objective We …

Background Although asthma is strongly associated with immediate hypersensitivity to
indoor allergens, several studies have suggested that a cat in the house can decrease the …