Allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma represent global health problems for all age groups.
Asthma and rhinitis frequently coexist in the same subjects. Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on …

Rationale: Rhinoviruses are the major cause of asthma exacerbations; however, its
underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. We hypothesized that the epithelial cell–derived …

Background Allergic rhinitis (AR) affects 10% to 40% of the population. It reduces quality of
life and school and work performance and is a frequent reason for office visits in general …

Rhinoviruses are the major cause of the common cold and a trigger of acute asthma
exacerbations. Whether these exacerbations result from direct infection of the lower airway or from …

Background Results of several studies published since 1999 suggest that primary
hyperaldosteronism (also known as Conn's syndrome) affects more than 10% of people with …

Food allergy can result in considerable morbidity, impairment of quality of life, and healthcare
expenditure. There is therefore interest in novel strategies for its treatment, particularly food …

Asthma is the leading chronic disease among children in most industrialized countries.
However, the evidence base on specific aspects of pediatric asthma, including therapeutic …

Background Anaphylaxis in children and adolescents is a potentially life-threatening condition.
Its heterogeneous clinical presentation and sudden occurrence in virtually any setting …

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the major pathogen responsible for acute bronchiolitis
in infancy. However, evaluation of the relative importance of rhinovirus or multiple viral …

The global burden of disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is increasingly
recognised, not only in infants, but also in older adults (aged ≥65 years). Advances in …