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Nasal eosinophilia and its clinical correlates in patients with allergic rhinitis at a Kenyan tertiary hospital
Introduction Allergic Rhinitis (AR) is an IgE- mediated inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa. While the diagnosis mainly relies on …
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Eczema: etiology, subtypes, therapeutic approaches and socioeconomic impact
Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that affects individuals of all ages worldwide. Patients may develop various forms of eczema, …
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Risk factors for angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor angioedema in a South African population
Introduction Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) have proven mortality and morbidity benefit in hypertension, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, and …
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Analysis of the multicomponent ALEX array data to examine patterns of sensitization in Cape Town, South Africa
Introduction: This study analysed allergen sensitization patterns in Cape Town, a biodiversity-rich region with a Mediterranean climate, using ALEX® and …
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A deep dive into shrimp allergy: clinical spectrum of shrimp allergy in a Tunisian pilot study
Shrimp allergy has emerged as a growing health concern in Tunisia, likely due to changing dietary habits. This study aimed …
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Molecular allergen sensitization profile and casein threshold determination predicting the persistence of cow's milk protein allergy in Tunisia (North Africa)
Background Cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) represents a major health concern in Tunisia, with diagnostic challenges influencing disease prognosis. Molecular …
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Patient autonomy in self-managing their bronchial asthma exacerbation and its associated factors, 2024
Introduction Asthma, a global chronic respiratory condition, varies in patient autonomy due to limited resources, health literacy, and cultural beliefs, …
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Correlation between forkhead box P3 (rs3761548) gene polymorphism and serum interleukin13 as biomarkers of severity in Egyptian allergic conjunctivitis: a retrospective study
Introduction The genetic variants that alter human Forkhead Box P3 (FOXP3) function may have a part in the establishment of …
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Immunogenetics and pharmacogenetics of allergic asthma in Africa
Asthma is a common chronic condition in children and in an African setting is often highly prevalent in urban areas …
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Case report: Insulin desensitization as the only option for managing insulin allergy in a Sudanese patient
Introduction: Allergic reactions to insulin have become very rare with the introduction of human insulin. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition …
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HIV-associated photodermatitis in African populations
Photosensitive dermatoses are seen in 5% of HIV-infected persons. These include drug- and chemical-induced photoallergic and phototoxic reactions, chronic actinic …
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Determinants of uncontrolled allergic rhinitis in Kinshasa hospitals
Objective To identify the determinants of uncontrolled allergic rhinitis (UCAR) in a hospital setting in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. …
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Characterizing Inflammatory Cell Asthma Associated Phenotypes in Dental Health Workers Using Cytokine Profiling
Cytokines elicit a pro-inflammatory response by modifying the airway microenvironment in patients with acute or chronic asthma. The expression pattern …
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Asthma Phenotypes and Host Risk Factors Associated With Various Asthma-Related Outcomes in Health Workers
Background: Work-related asthma phenotypes in health workers (HWs) exposed to cleaning agents have not been investigated extensively as other occupational …
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Respiratory Viral and Bacterial Factors That Influence Early Childhood Asthma
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterised by episodes of shortness of breath due to reduced airway flow. The disease …