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 …

These parameters were developed by the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters,
representing the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology; the American …

Rhinitis is an umbrella term that encompasses many different subtypes, several of which still
elude complete characterization. The concept of phenotyping, being the definition of disease …

BACKGROUND: Natural rubber latex is a recognized allergen, but a recent meta-analysis
failed to find any association between latex exposure and allergy in health care workers …

The present document is the result of a consensus reached by a panel of experts from
European and non-European countries on Occupational Rhinitis (OR), a disease of …

Chronic rhinitis (CR) is defined as an inflammation of the nasal mucosa, characterized by 2
or more symptoms of nasal congestion/obstruction, anterior or posterior rhinorrhea, and …

Work‐related asthma (WRA) is a relevant problem in several countries, is cause of disability
and socioeconomic consequences for both the patient and the society and is probably still …

There is convincing evidence that tight relationships between the upper and lower airways
also apply to the workplace context. Most patients with occupational asthma (OA) also suffer …

Relatively little information exists concerning the late phase of the allergic reaction in the
gastrointestinal tract. Here, we characterized jejunal mucosal pathophysiology and …

The accurate diagnosis of a latex-allergic individual begins with a comprehensive clinical
history. Atopy, food allergies, hand dermatitis, and temporal relationships between allergic …