Developments in the field of allergy in 2016 through the eyes of Clinical and Experimental Allergy

Roberts, Graham; Boyle, Robert; Crane, Julian; Hogan, Simon P.; Saglani, S.; Wickman, Magnus; Woodfolk, Judith A.

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“…Our results agree with the fact that grass pollen is one of the most frequent reasons for plant-related allergenic reactions worldwide. It is thought that at least 40% of patients with respiratory allergies worldwide are sensitized to grass pollen allergens [29], which comprise 9,000 different grass species (Poaceae) [30]. Timo et al demonstrated that grass was the most frequent cause of pollen allergy in Europe and the USA.…”

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Pollen Sensitization Among Egyptian Patients With Respiratory Allergic Diseases

Mohamed

Refaat

Melek

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Introduction: Pollen is responsible for seasonal allergies, such as allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (AR), and has become a growing public health concern. Climate change affects the range of allergenic species as well as the timing and length of the pollen season. In Egypt, data on pollinosis are scarce. Objectives: To detect the most prevalent pollen causing allergies among Egyptian patients with respiratory allergies. Methods: A total of 200 adult patients with respiratory allergic diseases (AR) and/or bronchial asthma (BA) were included. Medical history taking and physical examinations were conducted on each patient, and complete blood count (CBC) and total immunoglobulin E (IgE) determination, spirometry, specific IgE, and skin prick tests (SPTs) and for common aeroallergens and food were performed. Results: Of the 200 patients, 106 were females; the mean ± standard deviation was 34.42 ± 13.0 (range, 16 to 66), and 65% were living in urban areas. Grass pollen, mainly from Timothy grass and maize, were the most prevalent (28.5%). Timothy grass was the most common type of pollen in patients with AR (28.3 %). Elder pollen showed significance among asthmatic patients (P = 0.004). Bermuda grass was statistically more prevalent in rural than in urban areas (P value = 0.008). Maize was linked to uncontrolled BA, whereas Timothy grass was the most prevalent among patients with moderate/severe AR. Forty-three patients had oral allergy syndrome; oranges and tomatoes were the most cross-reactive food (12% and 11.5%, respectively). Exacerbation of allergic symptoms was noted during January, December, March, and June. Conclusion: Pollen plays a substantial role in affecting patients with respiratory allergies in Egypt. Grass pollen is the most prevalent type of pollen, especially in urban areas.

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Pollen Sensitization Among Egyptian Patients With Respiratory Allergic Diseases

Mohamed

Refaat

Melek

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“…Our results agree with the notion that grass pollen is one of the most frequent reasons for plant-related allergenic reactions worldwide. It is thought that at least 40% of patients with respiratory allergies worldwide are sensitized to grass pollen allergens, 32 which comprise 9,000 different grass species (Poaceae). 33 Hugg et al, 2017 demonstrated that grass was the most frequent cause of pollen allergy in Europe and the USA.…”

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Pollen sensitization among Egyptian patients with respiratory allergic diseases

Mohamed¹,

Refaat²,

Melek³

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Pollen is responsible for seasonal allergies, such as allergic rhino-conjunctivitis (AR), and has become a growing public health concern. Climate change affects the range of allergenic species as well as the timing and length of the pollen season. In Egypt, data on pollinosis are scarce. This study aimed to identify the most prevalent pollen causing allergies among Egyptian patients with respiratory allergies. A total of 200 patients with respiratory allergic diseases, allergic rhinitis and/or bronchial asthma (BA), were included. Medical history taking and physical examinations were conducted on each patient. Complete blood count (CBC), total immunoglobulin E (IgE) determination, spirometry, specific IgE, and skin prick tests (SPTs) for common aeroallergens and food were performed. Of the 200 patients, 106 (53%) were females. The age of study subjects ranged 16-66 years (mean ± SD, 34.42 ± 13.0), and 65% were living in urban areas. Grass pollen, mainly from Timothy grass and maize, were the most prevalent allergens (28.5%). Timothy grass was the most common type of pollen in patients with AR (28.3 %). Elder pollen was more prevalent among asthmatic patients (P = 0.004). Bermuda grass was statistically more prevalent in rural than in urban areas (P = 0.008). Maize was linked to uncontrolled BA, whereas Timothy grass was the most prevalent among patients with moderate/severe AR. Forty-three patients had oral allergy syndrome; oranges and tomatoes were the most cross-reactive food allergies (12% and 11.5%, respectively). Exacerbation of allergic symptoms was noted during January, December, March, and June. In conclusion, pollen plays a substantial role in affecting patients with respiratory allergies in Egypt. Grass pollen is the most prevalent type of pollen, especially in urban areas.

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Developments in the field of allergy in 2016 through the eyes of Clinical and Experimental Allergy

Abstract: In this article, we described the development in the field of allergy as described by Clinical and Experimental Allergy in 2016. Experimental models of allergic disease, basic mechanisms, clinical mechanisms, allergens, asthma and rhinitis, and clinical allergy are all covered.

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Pollen Sensitization Among Egyptian Patients With Respiratory Allergic Diseases

Pollen Sensitization Among Egyptian Patients With Respiratory Allergic Diseases

Pollen sensitization among Egyptian patients with respiratory allergic diseases

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