Introduction:The modern man is exposed to a large variety of allergens compared to his predecessors. Intradermal antigen testing provides a clinically useful method to understand the common allergens among patients. Identification of culprit allergens in patients with nasobronchial allergy shall aid in allergen avoidance and specific treatment. Aim: To study the pattern of allergen sensitivity in patients with nasobronchial allergy. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study, the pattern of antigen sensitivity was analysed in 2048 patients with nasobronchial allergy who were subjected to intradermal antigen testing over a period of six years. A total of 34 antigens were tested which consisted of 16 pollen antigens, 8 dust antigens, 6 insect antigens and 4 fungal antigens. Results: Out of 2048 patients tested, 1170 showed positive reaction. 81% of the patients had asthma, 79.6% had rhinitis, 60.6% had both, 21% had cough and 6.26% had urticaria. Among those showing positive reaction, 75% had a definite history of allergy. Maximum number of positive reaction was seen with insect antigens belonging to house dust mite (27.25%) followed by cockroach antigen. The major dust antigen was cotton dust(25.12%). Among pollen antigens, Cynodon dactylis showed maximum number of positive reaction (12.99%). Aspergillus flavus and niger were the most common fungal antigens0020(both 4.44%).
Conclusion:The commonest culprit allergens identified in this study was house dust mite followed by other insect antigens. The pattern of sensitivity may vary in different regions owing to geographical and environmental influences.
thoracic manifestations of neurofibromatosis include intrathoracic posterior mediastinal tumours, meningocoeles, kyphoscoliosis and interstitial fibrosis. even though mediastinal neurofibromas are common, intrapulmonary neurofibromas are very rare. in this paper, we present a case of intrathoracic neurofibroma with intrabronchial extension. lesions extending into the bronchial lumen making bronchoscopic diagnosis possible, as in this case is extremely rare. the case is presented because of its rarity.
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