Memory and multitasking performance during acute allergic inflammation in seasonal allergic rhinitis

Trikojat, Katharina; Buske‐Kirschbaum, Angelika; Plessow, Franziska; Schmitt, Jochen; Fischer, Rico

doi:10.1111/cea.12893

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“…However, a survey in the Middle East found that 10% of responders had AR [9]. Although AR is not life-threatening, AR affects the quality of life, and is a common risk factor for multiple airway conditions [10][11][12][13]. AR and asthma can be viewed as two corresponding airway diseases as they have common traits [14].…”

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confidence: 99%

Allergic rhinitis, asthma and gastro-esophageal reflux disease: a cross-sectional study on their reciprocal relations

Kakaje

Alhalabi

Alyousbashi

et al. 2020

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Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a very common medical condition worldwide which affects the quality of life of many for long periods throughout the year. It has many symptoms such as sneezing, a sore throat, globus pharyngeus, rhinorrhoea, congestion, and postnasal drip that may overlap with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) which is a different medical condition. LPR can be considered as an extra oesophageal manifestation of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) or a different entity altogether. LPR can go under-diagnosed as there is no definitive diagnostic tool. LPR can impose a real challenge as it may occur for years without diagnosis which can affect the quality of life even more. Having AR can also increase the chance of having asthma which is also in turn correlated with having GORD. Although AR and LPR are not life-threatening, they are persistent medical conditions, meaning they affect the everyday life and causing unnecessary distress. In this study we evaluate their correlation in Syria in the Middle East as there are not many studies on this topic. We found responders with LPR symptoms do have more AR symptoms (P<0.001) and that AR and LPR are correlated with having asthma. We also found that AR and LPR correlation is independent from having asthma P<0.0001 but with subjects with asthma, no such a correlation was found.

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confidence: 99%

Allergic rhinitis, asthma and gastro-esophageal reflux disease: a cross-sectional study on their reciprocal relations

Kakaje

Alhalabi

Alyousbashi

et al. 2020

Preprint

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“…Collectively, they translate into substantial economic burdens because of the increased demands on health services and reduced workplace productivity due to absenteeism [11][12][13][14]. Further, symptomatic allergic rhinitis, is also associated with impaired learning and reduced examination performance [15,16]. Allergic diseases overall have been estimated to cost the Australian economy $30 billion per year [17].…”

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confidence: 99%

Using smartphone technology to reduce health impacts from atmospheric environmental hazards

Johnston

Wheeler

Williamson

et al. 2018

Environ. Res. Lett.

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Background: Global environmental change is exacerbating human vulnerability to adverse atmospheric conditions including air pollution, aeroallergens such as pollen, and extreme weather events. Public information and advisories are a central component of responses to mitigate the human impacts of environmental hazards. Digital technologies are emerging as a means of providing personalised, timely and accessible warnings.Method: We describe AirRater, an integrated online platform that combines symptom surveillance, environmental monitoring, and notifications of changing environmental conditions via a free smartphone app. It was developed and launched in Tasmania, Australia (population 510 000), with the aim of reducing health impacts and improving quality of life in people with conditions such as asthma and allergic rhinitis. We present environmental data, user uptake and results from three online evaluation surveys conducted during the first 22 months of operation, from October 2015 through August 2017.Results: There were 3,443 downloads of the app from all regions of Tasmania. Of the 1,959 individuals who registered, 79% reported having either asthma or allergic rhinitis. Downloads increased during adverse environmental conditions and following publicity. Symptom reports per active user were highest during spring (72%), lowest in autumn (37%) and spiked during periods of reduced air quality. In response to online surveys, most users reported that the app was useful and had improved their understanding of how environmental conditions affect their health, and in some cases had prompted action such as the timely use of medication.Conclusion: Active engagement and consistent positive feedback from users demonstrates the potential for considerable individual, clinical and wider public health benefits from integrated and personalised monitoring systems such as AirRater. The perceived health benefits require objective verification, and such systems need to address several challenges in providing timely, reliable and valid environmental data.

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“…163 This study highlighted the knowledge gap regarding the actions of various inflammatory mediators of allergic disease on the central nervous system. 163 This study highlighted the knowledge gap regarding the actions of various inflammatory mediators of allergic disease on the central nervous system.…”

Section: Rhinitis Allergic Mechanismsmentioning

confidence: 95%

“…Other work pointed to an adverse effect of seasonal allergic rhinitis on cognitive functions related to memory and multitasking. 163 This study highlighted the knowledge gap regarding the actions of various inflammatory mediators of allergic disease on the central nervous system.…”

Section: Rhinitis Allergic Mechanismsmentioning

confidence: 95%

Developments in the field of allergy in 2017 through the eyes of Clinical and Experimental Allergy

Roberts

Almqvist

Boyle

et al. 2018

Clin Experimental Allergy

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Memory and multitasking performance during acute allergic inflammation in seasonal allergic rhinitis

Abstract: Our findings suggest that SAR has a differentiated and complex impact on cognitive functions, which should be considered in the management of SAR symptoms. They also call attention to the importance of selecting sensitive measures and carefully interpreting cognitive outcomes.

Cited by 21 publications

References 39 publications

Allergic rhinitis, asthma and gastro-esophageal reflux disease: a cross-sectional study on their reciprocal relations

Allergic rhinitis, asthma and gastro-esophageal reflux disease: a cross-sectional study on their reciprocal relations

Using smartphone technology to reduce health impacts from atmospheric environmental hazards

Developments in the field of allergy in 2017 through the eyes of Clinical and Experimental Allergy

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