International Journal of

Allergy MedicationsISSN: 2572-3308

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 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3308.1510021

Contact Dermatitis Caused by Tanacetum Parthenium

Mariko Sugiura and Keiji Sugiura

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: November 28, 2016

We report the case of a 63-year-old female homemaker with contact dermatitis on her hands caused by extract of Tanacetum parthenium (feverfew). Forty-eight-hour closed patch testing showed positive reactions to sesquiterpene lactone mix (0.1% pet) and extract of Tanacetum parthenium (0.2%). The extract, sesquiterpene lactones of Tanacetum parthenium, is identified as a contact allergen. A member of the chrysanthemum family, feverfew is common worldwide, and there are many products that include e...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3308.1510020

Evaluation of Vitamin D, IL6 and Hs-CRP in Different Stages of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Their Correlation with Severity of Disease and Frequency of Exacerbations

Balakrishnan Menon, Charanjeet Kaur, Harsh Vardhan, Arya Gopi and Md Yousoof Dar

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: September 30, 2016

The role of systemic inflammation in COPD has been proved in recent studies. It is associated with increased level of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6 (Interleukin 6) & inflammatory mediators such as hs-CRP (high sensitivity C Reactive Protein). There is also extensive evidence supporting the action of vitamin D in immunity & inflammation. Low blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D have been associated with a higher risk of respiratory infections in general populations and higher risk of exacerb...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3308.1510019

An Investigation of the Occurrence of Atopic Dermatitis in Khomas Region School Children, Windhoek, Namibia

Rauna Fanuel Kandowishi, Munyaradzi Mukesi, Sylvester Rodgers Moyo and Kang Erxun

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: August 02, 2016

The aetiology of atopic dermatitis remains poorly understood in Namibia despite considerable research in other developing and developed countries. Although there is growing knowledge about factors that may predispose to the onset of atopic dermatitis (AD), as well as factors which may exacerbate existing disease among school children in Namibia very little is known about the epidemiology of atopic dermatitis (AD), and studies from Southern Africa and Namibia in particular are limited. The resear...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3308.1510018

Immunological Changes in Specific Oral Tolerance Induction for Cow's Milk Allergy

Carlos Alberto Sanchez Salguero and Alvaro Isidro Sanchez Chacon

Article Type: Mini Review | First Published: July 01, 2016

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of oral rush desensitization in children with cow milk allergy. Material and methods: Prospective study: We included IgE-mediated cow milk allergy children over 3 years in 3 Spanish hospitals. Increasing doses of cow milk for 5 days from 1cc of 1% to 200 cc of pure milk were administered. Clinical follow-up was conducted and we compared specific IgE levels at onset, 6, 12 and 24 months after desensitization. ...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3308.1510017

Attention Deficit Disorder and Allergic Rhinitis - Are They Related?

Isaac Melamed and Melinda Heffron

Article Type: Mini Review | First Published: July 01, 2016

The association between ADHD and allergy remains controversial. Our previous findings suggest that nerve growth factor may link the nervous and immune systems. The primary objective of this study was to determine if a combination of cetirizine + methylphenidate is effective in children with comorbid ADHD and allergic rhinitis. We also examined the role of nerve growth factor in these comorbidities. Our randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study enrolled 38 children diagnosed w...

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