This evidence‐ and consensus‐based guideline was developed following the methods
recommended by Cochrane and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development …

The prevalence of allergic diseases and asthma are increasing worldwide, particularly in
low and middle income countries. Moreover, the complexity and severity of allergic diseases, …

This paper was produced to establish a common European Standard for Practical Allergen-Specific
Immunotherapy that could serve as an overall Ôgold standardÕ to ensure optimum …

We have prepared this document, “Sublingual Immunotherapy: World Allergy Organization
Position Paper 2013 Update”, according to the evidence-based criteria, revising and …

Molecular-based allergy (MA) diagnostics is an approach used to map the allergen
sensitization of a patient at a molecular level, using purified natural or recombinant allergenic …

Airway hyperresponsiveness leading to subepithelial fibrosis is mediated by inflammatory
cells activated by T helper (Th) 2-derived cytokines such as IL-4 and IL-5. By analyzing the …

BACKGROUND: Data on the long-term effects of sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) are
sparse, and the optimal duration of treatment is a matter of debate. OBJECTIVE: We sought to …

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The natural exposure to house dust mites causes sensitization in genetically susceptible
patients. Persistent exposure of sensitized patients causes chronic inflammation, and …

Background Recent studies have documented the efficacy and safety of sublingual immunotherapy
(SLIT) in patients with rhinitis, but the value of this treatment in those with asthma is …