The prevalence of allergy to furry animals has been increasing, and allergy to cats, dogs, or
both is considered a major risk factor for the development of asthma and rhinitis. An …

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition with complex etiology that is
dependent upon interactions between the host and the environment. Acute skin lesions …

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 …

Atopic dermatitis (AD) affects up to 20% of children worldwide and is an increasing public
health problem, particularly in developed countries. Although AD in infants and young …

The clinical presentation of cat and dog allergy vary from discomfort caused by
rhinoconjuncitivitis to severe asthma. Exposure to allergens from these animals is ubiquitous …

Allergies to dogs and cats affect 10%–20% of the population worldwide and is a growing
public health concern as these rates increase. Given the prevalence of detectable dog and …

Allergic diseases are on the rise in Asia. Aeroallergen exposure is a strong risk factor for
sensitization, development and severity of atopic diseases, especially in the Asian paediatric …

Background It is well established that asthma is common in patients with atopic dermatitis
(AD). Objectives We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the …

A large number of allergens have been discovered but we know little about their potential to
induce inflammation (allergenic activity) and symptoms. Nowadays, the clinical importance …