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 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 …

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 …

During the last few years, research on toxicologically relevant properties of engineered
nanoparticles has increased tremendously. A number of international research projects and …

Epidemiological studies have demonstrated an association between different levels of air
pollution and various health outcomes including mortality, exacerbation of asthma, chronic …

Identifying the ambient particulate matter (PM) fractions or constituents, critically involved in
eliciting adverse health effects, is crucial to the implementation of more cost-efficient …

Nanoparticles are increasingly used in a wide range of applications in science, technology
and medicine. Since they are produced for specific purposes which cannot be met by larger …

Ultrafine particles and engineered nanoparticles have unique aerodynamic and biochemical
properties that affect the immune system and human health in ways that are different from or …

Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) has been associated with systemic
inflammation, yet what mechanisms regulate PAHs' inflammatory effects are less …

Nitro-polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (nitro-PAHs) are found in diesel exhaust and air
pollution particles. Along with other PAHs, many nitro-PAHs possess mutagenic and …