Bronchial allergen challenges in children – safety and predictors

Abstract

The value of using the specific IgE and MCT as predictors was confirmed in a large number of patients. We also showed, for the first time, that the eNO predicted the EAR. The logistic regression model is repeatable with a good accuracy.

Exercise‐induced bronchospasm diagnosis in children. Utility of combined lung function tests

“…If BHR is detected in a child with no cardiac disease or other lung disorders, asthma diagnosis is highly probable. Symptoms only after exercise, and a positive BHR, may define the onset of asthma . We found that 93.47% of children complaining of symptoms after physical exercise suffered from BHR.…”

Bronchial allergen provocation: A useful method to assess the efficacy of specific immunotherapy in children

“…In addition, we recently showed that BAP with the APS was a safe and reliable procedure in 350 children aged 5–18 yr. Although the majority of patients had an LAR, none of the patients exhibited severe asthmatic symptoms .…”

Allergic airway diseases in childhood: An update

“…As shown by Schulze et al. , this combination is a useful and safe tool for the early assessment of house dust mite allergy and could be confirmed as reliable predictor in 350 patients. Additionally, exhaled NO values acted as an indicator of early asthmatic responses.…”