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Kumar Y, Laxmi P, Minz RW, Pal A. Alcohol use disorder and risk of sensitization to environmental allergens in Sub-Continental Asian Indian males. J Addict Dis 2019; 37:227-232. [PMID: 31556800 DOI: 10.1080/10550887.2019.1665964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Alcohol is known to cause elevation of serum total IgE (tIgE). Whether it can predispose to allergic disorders, however, is not clear. To assess whether alcohol can cause sensitization to allergens, we analyzed 100 individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and 50 matched healthy controls. Serum tIgE and specific IgE against environmental allergens were measured. We found 93% of individuals with AUD had raised tIgE compared to only 48% of healthy controls (p < 0.0001). Sensitization to aeroallergens was noted in 68% drinkers compared to 24% of controls (p < 0.0001). The degree of sensitization was directly proportional to the amount and duration of alcohol intake. There is a possibility of a link between alcohol abuse and allergic sensitization.
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- Yashwant Kumar
- Department of Immunopathology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Immunopathology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India
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Sex difference in IgE sensitization associated with alcohol consumption in the general population. Sci Rep 2019; 9:12131. [PMID: 31431645 PMCID: PMC6702201 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-48305-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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The association of alcohol consumption and immunoglobulin E (IgE) sensitization is debated. Few population-based studies have investigated whether such associations differ by sex. We explored the association of alcohol consumption with IgE sensitization in the general population, stratified by sex. We analyzed data for 1,723 adults from the 2010 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. We divided subjects into three groups according to their self-reported alcohol consumption or serum level of gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), an objective marker of alcohol consumption. After adjustments, the odds ratios (ORs) of male high-risk drinkers were 2.09 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.34–3.28) for total IgE and 1.71 (95% CI, 1.03–2.83) for Dermatophagoides farinae (DF)-specific IgE compared with male low-risk drinkers. In females, the dog-specific IgE level was associated with high-risk drinking (OR, 11.74; 95% CI, 2.04–67.24). The ORs of males in the high-serum-GGT group were 2.73 (95% CI, 1.72–4.33) for total IgE and 2.17 (95% CI, 1.35–3.47) for DF-specific IgE compared with those in the low-serum-GGT group. This study suggests a possible link between alcohol consumption and IgE sensitization, moreover, the risk of IgE sensitization was significantly higher in male high-risk drinkers. Therefore, clinicians should consider the risk of IgE sensitization possibly afflicting male high-risk drinkers.
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Park S, Jung PK, Choi M, Seok H, Kim H, Oh SS, Koh SB. Association between occupational clusters and allergic rhinitis in the Korean population: analysis of the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data. J Occup Health 2018; 60:312-319. [PMID: 29743390 PMCID: PMC6078846 DOI: 10.1539/joh.2017-0234-oa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the association between occupational clusters and allergic rhinitis (AR). METHODS The study was based on data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES: 2007-2015). This study included 46,965 individuals: 20,491 men and 26,474 women. AR was defined as having been diagnosed by a physician. Occupations were classified according to occupational characteristics and skill levels into white (chief executives, senior officials, legislators, managers, professionals, and technicians), pink (clerks, clerical support workers, services and sales workers), blue (craft and related trades workers, drivers, plant and machine operators, assemblers, elementary occupation workers), and green (skilled agricultural, forestry, and fishery workers) categories. We calculated the odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of AR according to the occupational clusters by using the chi-squared test and logistic regression. RESULTS In the study population, 10.7% of the men and 13.5% of the women had AR. The prevalence of AR was highest among white-collar workers, followed by pink, blue, and green-collar workers. Compared to green-collar workers, among men the adjusted ORs of the blue, pink, and white-collar workers were 2.00 (95% CI 1.58-2.53), 2.46 (95% CI 1.91-3.15), and 2.78 (95% CI 2.20-3.51), respectively; and among women were 2.45 (95% CI 1.99-3.02), 2.64 (95% CI 2.15-3.25), and 3.63 (95% CI 2.96-4.47), respectively. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that AR prevalence is significantly associated with occupational clusters.
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- Sungjin Park
- Yonsei University Graduate School.,Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Hongseong Medical Center
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Seoul Adventist Hospital, Sahmyook Medical Center
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Seoul Adventist Hospital, Sahmyook Medical Center.,Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Busan Adventist Hospital, Sahmyook Medical Center
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Busan Adventist Hospital, Sahmyook Medical Center
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University.,Department of Preventive Medicine and Institute of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University.,Center for Global Health and Social Medicine, Institute of Poverty Alleviation and International Development, Yonsei University
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Kang JW, Baek SH, Rha MS, Kim JH. The effects of alcohol consumption and smoking on allergy risk in Korean adults. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2015; 28:e35-9. [PMID: 24717878 DOI: 10.2500/ajra.2014.28.3999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND The immune-modulating effects of alcohol and smoking are well known through a great body of research. Furthermore, many studies have been performed on the influence of alcohol and smoking on the development of allergic disease. However, previous studies have reported conflicting results with associations between alcohol intake or smoking and risk of allergy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of alcohol consumption and smoking on total serum immunoglobulin E (TIgE) and prevalence of sensitization to Dermatophagoides farinae in a representative sample of Korean adults. METHODS TIgE levels and IgE levels specific to D. farinae were measured. Alcohol, smoking habit, and other influencing variables were obtained from the 2010 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination. RESULTS Smoking (smoked five packs or more in lifetime) was independently associated with increased risk of sensitization to D. farinae (odds ratio [OR], 1.439; 95% CI, 1.075-1.927). Frequent alcohol drinking (more than four times a week) also showed similar association when compared with subjects who drank less than once per month (OR, 2.052; 95% CI, 1.257-3.350). TIgE levels were also increased along with increased frequency of alcohol drinking. However, smoking habit was not related to TIgE levels. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that history of smoking and frequent alcohol consumption are significantly associated with increased prevalence of sensitization to D. farinae. In addition, frequency of alcohol drinking was also related to a moderate increase in TIgE levels in Korean adults.
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- Ju Wan Kang
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Skaaby T, Nystrup Husemoen LL, Roswall N, Thuesen BH, Linneberg A. Atopy and development of cancer: a population-based prospective study. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE 2014; 2:779-85. [PMID: 25439371 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2014.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2014] [Revised: 05/21/2014] [Accepted: 06/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Atopy is the familial or personal propensity to develop IgE antibodies against environmental allergens. Atopy, theoretically, could both prevent and promote the development of cancer. However, evidence from epidemiologic studies has been inconclusive. OBJECTIVE We investigated the longitudinal association between atopy and the incidence of total and specific types of cancers of 5 Danish population-based studies. METHODS Atopy was defined as serum specific IgE positivity against inhalant allergens. A total of 14,849 persons were followed up prospectively by linkage to the Danish Cancer Registry. We used Cox regression analysis, and risk was expressed as hazard ratios (HR) (95% CIs) for persons with atopy versus those without atopy. RESULTS There were 1919 incident cancers (median follow-up, 11.8 years). There were no statistically significant associations between atopy and risk of any cancer (HR 1.00 [95% CI, 0.89-1.12]), any cancer excluding nonmelanoma skin cancer (HR 0.93 [95% CI, 0.82-1.07]), head and neck cancer (HR 1.74 [95% CI, 0.98-3.09]), colorectal cancer (HR 0.92 [95% CI, 0.64-1.32]), cancer of the bronchus and lung (HR 0.78 [95% CI, 0.54-1.13]), breast cancer (HR 1.00 [95% CI, 0.73-1.37]), cancer of the uterus (HR 0.90 [95% CI, 0.43- 1.88]), prostate cancer (HR 0.79 [95% CI, 0.53-1.18]), urinary cancer (HR 1.08 [95% CI, 0.60-1.96]), malignant melanoma (HR 0.95 [95% CI, 0.54-1.66]), and nonmelanoma skin cancer (HR 1.20 [95% CI, 0.98-1.47]). CONCLUSION Our data did not support the hypothesis that atopy is associated with an altered risk of total cancer development, although effects of atopy on specific types of cancer cannot be excluded.
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- Tea Skaaby
- Research Centre for Prevention and Health, Glostrup University Hospital, Glostrup, Denmark.
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- Danish Cancer Society Research Centre, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Research Centre for Prevention and Health, Glostrup University Hospital, Glostrup, Denmark; Department of Clinical Experimental Research, Glostrup University Hospital, Glostrup, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Fenger RV, Vidal C, Gonzalez-Quintela A, Husemoen LLN, Skaaby T, Aadahl M, Linneberg A. The association of the 'additional height index' with atopic diseases, non-atopic asthma, ischaemic heart disease and mortality: a population-based study. BMJ Open 2014; 4:e003933. [PMID: 24583759 PMCID: PMC3939652 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-003933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Intrauterine growth has been associated with atopic conditions. Growth and adult height have been associated with cardiovascular disease, cancers and mortality but are highly genetic traits. The objectives of the study were as follows: first, to define a height measure indicating an individual's height below or above that which could be expected based on parental height (genetic inheritance) and growth charts. It was named 'the additional height index' (AHI), defined as (attained-expected) height; second, to investigate possible associations of AHI with atopic versus non-atopic health outcomes and with ischaemic heart disease (IHD) and IHD mortality. DESIGN General population-based study. SETTING Research centre. PARTICIPANTS A random sample of 2656 men and women living in greater Copenhagen took part in the MONICA10 study (the Danish monitoring trends and determinants of cardiovascular disease). In total, 1900 participants with information of parental height were selected. OUTCOME MEASURES Atopic sensitisation (serum IgE), questionnaire information of atopic dermatitis, rhinoconjunctivitis, asthma or wheezing, and registry-based diagnoses of IHD/IHD mortality from National Registries. RESULTS Increasing levels of AHI were inversely associated with non-atopic asthma, non-atopic wheezing, IHD and IHD mortality (IHD-all). For one SD increase of AHI, the OR or HR with CI in adjusted analyses was non-atopic asthma OR=0.52 (0.36 to 0.74), non-atopic wheezing OR=0.67 (0.51 to 0.89), and IHD-all HR=0.89 (0.78 to 1.01). The level of AHI was higher among individuals with atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and atopic sensitisation (all p values <0.001) compared with individuals without those conditions; however, the associations were not confirmed in adjusted analyses. CONCLUSIONS Individuals with childhood conditions that led them to attain tallness higher than expected from their parents' height may be at lower risk of non-atopic asthma/wheeze and IHD/IHD mortality but possibly at higher risk of atopic conditions. The measure of tallness below or above the expected height could be a sensitive alternative to normal height in epidemiological analyses.
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- R V Fenger
- Research Centre for Prevention and Health, Glostrup University Hospital, Glostrup, Denmark
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Pali-Schöll I, Motala C, Jensen-Jarolim E. Asthma and allergic diseases in pregnancy a review. World Allergy Organ J 2013; 2:26-36. [PMID: 21151812 PMCID: PMC2999828 DOI: 10.1186/1939-4551-2-3-26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Asthma and allergic disorders can affect the course and outcome of pregnancy. Pregnancy itself may also affect the course of asthma and related diseases. Optimal management of these disorders during pregnancy is vital to ensure the welfare of the mother and the baby. Specific pharmacological agents for treatment of asthma or allergic diseases must be cautiously selected and are discussed here with respect to safety considerations in pregnancy. Although most drugs do not harm the fetus, this knowledge is incomplete. Any drug may carry a small risk that must be balanced against the benefits of keeping the mother and baby healthy. The goals and principles of management for acute and chronic asthma, rhinitis, and dermatologic disorders are the same during pregnancy as those for asthma in the general population. Diagnosis of allergy during pregnancy should mainly consist of the patient's history and in vitro testing. The assured and well-evaluated risk factors revealed for sensitization in mother and child are very limited, to date, and include alcohol consumption, exposure to tobacco smoke, maternal diet and diet of the newborn, drug usage, and insufficient exposure to environmental bacteria. Consequently, the recommendations for primary and secondary preventive measures are also very limited in number and verification.
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- Isabella Pali-Schöll
- Department of Pathophysiology, Center of Physiology, Pathophysiology and Immunology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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Linneberg A, Fenger RV, Husemoen LLN, Thuesen BH, Skaaby T, Gonzalez-Quintela A, Vidal C, Carlsen BC, Johansen JD, Menné T, Stender S, Melgaard M, Szecsi PB, Berg ND, Thyssen JP. Association between loss-of-function mutations in the filaggrin gene and self-reported food allergy and alcohol sensitivity. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2013; 161:234-42. [PMID: 23548340 DOI: 10.1159/000345949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2012] [Accepted: 11/16/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Loss-of-function mutations of the filaggrin (FLG) gene cause an impaired skin barrier and increase the risk of atopic dermatitis. Interestingly, FLG mutations have also been found to be associated with a high risk of peanut allergy. OBJECTIVE We investigated the association of FLG mutations with self-reported food allergy, symptoms of oral allergy syndrome (OAS), and alcohol sensitivity. METHODS A total of 3,471 adults from the general population participated in a health examination. Information on food allergies, OAS and alcohol sensitivity was obtained by questionnaire. FLG mutation carriers were defined as having at least one null mutation allele of R501X or 2282del4. Primary lactose intolerance (PLI) was defined as the C/C genotype of the rs4988235 polymorphism. RESULTS FLG mutations were associated with a higher risk of self-reported allergy to eggs (OR 3.22 and 95% CI 1.46-7.11), milk (OR 2.10 and 95% CI 1.12-3.92), fish (OR 4.54 and 95% CI 1.88-10.96) and wheat (OR 3.59 and 95% CI 1.61-8.02), but not with symptoms of OAS (OR 1.05 and 95% CI 0.73-1.51). Serum-specific IgE was measured in a subsample and confirmed the association between FLG and IgE to milk. A significant gene-by-gene interaction between FLG and PLI was observed in relation to self-reported allergy to milk. Furthermore, FLG mutations were associated with a higher risk of alcohol sensitivity. CONCLUSIONS We found that loss-of-function mutations in the FLG gene were significantly associated with self-reported food allergy and alcohol sensitivity, but not with OAS. These findings, if confirmed, support the idea that skin barrier functions may be involved in the pathogenesis of food allergy.
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- Allan Linneberg
- Research Centre for Prevention and Health, Glostrup University Hospital, Glostrup, Denmark. alllin01 @ regionh.dk
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Buske-Kirschbaum A, Schmitt J, Plessow F, Romanos M, Weidinger S, Roessner V. Psychoendocrine and psychoneuroimmunological mechanisms in the comorbidity of atopic eczema and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Psychoneuroendocrinology 2013; 38:12-23. [PMID: 23141851 DOI: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2012.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2012] [Revised: 09/24/2012] [Accepted: 09/27/2012] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Epidemiological data indicate that atopic eczema (AE) in infancy significantly increases the risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in later life. The underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of this comorbidity are unknown. We propose that the release of inflammatory cytokines caused by the allergic inflammation and/or elevated levels of psychological stress as a result of the chronic disease interfere with the maturation of prefrontal cortex regions and neurotransmitter systems involved ADHD pathology. Alternatively, increased stress levels in ADHD patients may trigger AE via neuroimmunological mechanisms. In a third model, AE and ADHD may be viewed as two separate disorders with one or more shared risk factors (e.g., genetics, prenatal stress) that increase the susceptibility for both disorders leading to the co-occurrence of AE and ADHD. Future investigation of these three models may lead to a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying the observed comorbidity between AE and ADHD and further, to targeted interdisciplinary primary prevention and treatment strategies.
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- A Buske-Kirschbaum
- Department of Biopsychology, Technical University of Dresden, Dresden, Germany.
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Lieberoth S, Backer V, Kyvik KO, Skadhauge LR, Tolstrup JS, Grønbæk M, Linneberg A, Thomsen SF. Intake of alcohol and risk of adult-onset asthma. Respir Med 2011; 106:184-8. [PMID: 22129491 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2011.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2011] [Revised: 11/05/2011] [Accepted: 11/07/2011] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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AIM To examine the association between intake of alcohol and risk of adult-onset asthma. METHODS Using data from two multidisciplinary questionnaire surveys we prospectively studied 19,349 twins, 12-41 years of age, from the nationwide Danish Twin Registry. RESULTS The eight-year incidence of asthma was 4.3%. After adjustment for sex, age, BMI, physical activity, educational level and smoking, the risk of new-onset asthma was significantly related to overall alcohol intake in a U-shaped manner with the lowest risk observed in the group with a moderate weekly intake of alcohol (1-6 units/week), p = 0.006. The highest risk of asthma was observed in rare/never drinkers (<1 unit/month), OR = 1.59 (1.25-2.02), p = 0.000, whereas the risk of asthma in heavy daily drinkers (≥4 units/day) was also increased, however not statistically significant, OR = 1.13 (0.54-2.36), p = 0.747. The risk of new-onset asthma was lower for subjects with wine preference (3.3%) compared with beer preference (4.3%) or no preference (4.4%). After multivariable adjustment, wine preference was inversely related to incident asthma compared with beer preference. However, this finding was not statistically significant, OR = 0.87 (0.51-1.46), p = 0.590. CONCLUSION Alcohol intake is associated with new-onset asthma in adults with a U-shaped association between amount of alcohol intake and the risk of asthma.
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- Sofie Lieberoth
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Fenger RV, Linneberg A, Vidal C, Vizcaino L, Husemoen LL, Aadahl M, Gonzalez-Quintela A. Determinants of serum tryptase in a general population: the relationship of serum tryptase to obesity and asthma. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2011; 157:151-8. [PMID: 21985913 DOI: 10.1159/000327535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2010] [Accepted: 02/21/2011] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Recent studies indicate that mast cells are more abundant in the obese state. Total serum tryptase (ST) is a marker of mast cell numbers or activity. Since obesity and asthma have been consistently linked in epidemiological studies, a possible higher mast cell activity in obesity could be a factor between the two conditions. The aim of this study was to investigate determinants of ST and whether a potential association between obesity and allergic respiratory disease would be influenced by levels of ST in obese persons. METHODS Measurements of ST (ImmunoCAP Tryptase assay), atopy (skin prick test reactivity), methacholine bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR), body mass index (BMI) and serum lipids were performed in a general population of 1,216 persons aged 15-69 years. RESULTS ST increased significantly with increasing BMI. The median ST level increased from 3.3 μg/l in persons with BMI <25 to 4.4 μg/l in persons with BMI >30, p < 0.0001. Age (p < 0.0001), male sex (p = 0.0009) and smoking (p = 0.022) were positively associated with ST, whereas alcohol consumption (p = 0.005) was inversely associated with ST. ST was not associated with atopy, symptoms of allergic respiratory disease or BHR. A positive association between symptoms of allergic respiratory disease and obesity (OR = 1.98, 95% CI = 1.25-3.14) was not influenced by obesity-related differences in ST. CONCLUSIONS Increasing BMI was significantly associated with increasing ST and the prevalence of symptoms of allergic respiratory disease. However, mast cell activity/burden (assessed by ST levels) did not influence the association between BMI and asthma/rhinitis symptoms.
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- R V Fenger
- Research Center for Prevention and Health, Glostrup University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Husemoen LLN, Jørgensen T, Borch-Johnsen K, Hansen T, Pedersen O, Linneberg A. The association of alcohol and alcohol metabolizing gene variants with diabetes and coronary heart disease risk factors in a white population. PLoS One 2010; 5:e11735. [PMID: 20700531 PMCID: PMC2916825 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0011735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2009] [Accepted: 06/28/2010] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Epidemiological studies have shown a J- or U-shaped relation between alcohol and type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease (CHD). The underlying mechanisms are not clear. The aim was to examine the association between alcohol intake and diabetes and intermediate CHD risk factors in relation to selected ADH and ALDH gene variants. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS Cross-sectional study including 6,405 Northern European men and women aged 30-60 years from the general population of Copenhagen, Denmark. Data were collected with self-administered questionnaires, a physical examination, a 2 hour oral glucose tolerance test, and various blood tests. J shaped associations were observed between alcohol and diabetes, metabolic syndrome (MS), systolic and diastolic blood pressure, triglyceride, total cholesterol, and total homocysteine. Positive associations were observed with insulin sensitivity and HDL cholesterol, and a negative association with insulin release. Only a few of the selected ADH and ALDH gene variants was observed to have an effect. The ADH1c (rs1693482) fast metabolizing CC genotype was associated with an increased risk of impaired glucose tolerance (IGT)/diabetes compared to the CT and TT genotypes. Significant interactions were observed between alcohol and ADH1b (rs1229984) with respect to LDL and between alcohol and ALDH2 (rs886205) with respect to IGT/diabetes. CONCLUSIONS/SIGNIFICANCE The selected ADH and ALDH gene variants had only minor effects, and did not seem to markedly modify the health effects of alcohol drinking. The observed statistical significant associations would not be significant, if corrected for multiple testing.
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Linneberg A, Gonzalez-Quintela A, Vidal C, Jørgensen T, Fenger M, Hansen T, Pedersen O, Husemoen LLN. Genetic determinants of both ethanol and acetaldehyde metabolism influence alcohol hypersensitivity and drinking behaviour among Scandinavians. Clin Exp Allergy 2010; 40:123-30. [PMID: 20205700 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2222.2009.03398.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although hypersensitivity reactions following intake of alcoholic drinks are common in Caucasians, the underlying mechanisms and clinical significance are not known. In contrast, in Asians, alcohol-induced asthma and flushing have been shown to be because of a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), the acetaldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) 487lys, causing decreased acetaldehyde (the metabolite of ethanol) metabolism and high levels of histamine. However, the ALDH2 487lys is absent in Caucasians. OBJECTIVES To investigate the genetic determinants of self-reported alcohol-induced hypersensitivity reactions in Caucasians. METHODS The study included two population-based studies of 1216 and 6784 adults living in Copenhagen. Assessment of alcohol consumption and hypersensitivity reactions (in a subgroup) was performed by a questionnaire and was related to common SNPs of genes encoding alcohol dehydrogenases (ADHs) and ALDHs. RESULTS In both populations, alcohol drinkers with a genetically determined fast metabolism of ethanol (the A allele of the ADH1b rs1229984) had an increased risk of alcohol-induced hypersensitivity reactions (odds ratio AA/AG vs. GG in combined populations: 1.82, 95% CI 1.04-3.17). In both populations, a common SNP encoding ALDH1b1 (rs2228093) was found to be significantly associated with alcohol-induced hypersensitivity (odds ratio TT vs. CC in combined populations: 2.53, 95% CI 1.31-4.90). CONCLUSIONS Our data support that alcohol sensitivity in Caucasians is genetically determined and suggest that a histamine-releasing effect of acetaldehyde represents a plausible biological mechanism. Furthermore, we present the first report of a clinically significant SNP within the acetaldehyde-metabolizing system in a Caucasian population.
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- A Linneberg
- Research Centre for Prevention and Health, The Capital Region of Denmark, Glostrup University Hospital, Glostrup, Denmark.
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Thyssen J, Linneberg A, Menné T, Nielsen N, Johansen J. The effect of tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption on the prevalence of self-reported hand eczema: a cross-sectional population-based study. Br J Dermatol 2009; 162:619-26. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2009.09378.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Asthma and allergic disorders can affect the course and outcome of pregnancy. Pregnancy itself may also affect the course of asthma and related diseases. Optimal management of these disorders during pregnancy is vital to ensure the welfare of the mother and the baby.Specific pharmacological agents for treatment of asthma or allergic diseases must be cautiously selected and are discussed here with respect to safety considerations in pregnancy. Although most drugs do not harm the fetus, this knowledge is incomplete. Any drug may carry a small risk that must be balanced against the benefits of keeping the mother and baby healthy. The goals and principles of management for acute and chronic asthma, rhinitis, and dermatologic disorders are the same during pregnancy as those for asthma in the general population.Diagnosis of allergy during pregnancy should mainly consist of the patient's history and in vitro testing.The assured and well-evaluated risk factors revealed for sensitization in mother and child are very limited, to date, and include alcohol consumption, exposure to tobacco smoke, maternal diet and diet of the newborn, drug usage, and insufficient exposure to environmental bacteria. Consequently, the recommendations for primary and secondary preventive measures are also very limited in number and verification.
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Pali-Schöll I, Renz H, Jensen-Jarolim E. Update on allergies in pregnancy, lactation, and early childhood. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2009; 123:1012-21. [PMID: 19249083 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2009.01.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2008] [Revised: 01/06/2009] [Accepted: 01/14/2009] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The factors responsible for the induction of allergic disease at an early age have not been completely identified. Therefore a major research focus is their identification to elaborate recommendations for prevention of sensitization in high-risk or atopic children. This review analyzes known or suspected reasons for sensitization in pregnant women and infants from both clinical and experimental animal studies. Recent studies and meta-analyses could not confirm the protective effect of an allergen-poor diet on the part of the mother during pregnancy and lactation. Likewise, the type of bottle feeding or the introduction of solid food into the child's diet might not significantly influence the development of atopy, allergy, or asthma in the child's life. Disappointingly, the few preventive measures remaining to reduce the risk of allergic sensitization and atopic diseases in mother and child are the avoidance of smoking and alcohol consumption during pregnancy and lactation and the avoidance of the impairment of gastric function. Further studies are urgently needed to address the influence of certain foods and nutrients, as well as environmental factors, for prevention of allergic diseases in the low- or high-risk infant.
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Coutinho V, Vidal C, Garrido M, Gude F, Lojo S, Linneberg A, Gonzalez-Quintela A. Interference of cross-reactive carbohydrates in the determination of specific IgE in alcohol drinkers and strategies to minimize it: the example of latex. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2008; 101:394-401. [PMID: 18939728 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60316-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cross-reactive carbohydrate determinants (CCDs) are N-glycans in plant and invertebrate proteins that interfere with specific IgE determinations. The prevalence of IgE to Man2XylFucGlcNAc2 (MUXF), the CCD from bromelain, may be increased in heavy drinkers. OBJECTIVE To further investigate the relationship of alcohol consumption to CCD specific IgE. Latex was used as an example for investigating CCD interference with in vitro allergy testing and how to minimize the interference by using nonglycosylated recombinant allergens and inhibition assays. METHODS We determined the levels of IgE to CCD markers (MUXF and ascorbate oxidase) and natural rubber latex in 270 adults without a history of latex allergy (73 abstainers or occasional drinkers, 76 light drinkers, 47 moderate drinkers, and 74 heavy drinkers). In cases with latex reactivity, we performed inhibition assays with MUXF and screened for IgE to a panel of recombinant latex allergens. Fourteen-day serologic follow-up was available for a subset of individuals. RESULTS Moderate to heavy drinkers displayed an increased prevalence of IgE to CCD markers. The presence of CCD specific IgE was closely associated with latex IgE reactivity. Inhibition studies and the absence of reactivity to nonglycosylated recombinant latex allergens indicated CCD interference in latex IgE determinations. Serum levels of specific IgE decreased with alcohol abstention. CONCLUSIONS In this population, alcohol consumption is associated with an increased prevalence of IgE reactivity to natural rubber latex due to CCD interference. The use of nonglycosylated recombinant allergens and inhibition assays may help to minimize CCD interference in populations in which IgE to CCDs is common.
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- Vitor Coutinho
- Instituto Superior de Saúde do Alto Ave (ISAVE), Povoa de Lanhoso, Portugal
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Husemoen LLN, Fenger M, Friedrich N, Tolstrup JS, Beenfeldt Fredriksen S, Linneberg A. The association of ADH and ALDH gene variants with alcohol drinking habits and cardiovascular disease risk factors. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 2008; 32:1984-91. [PMID: 18782342 DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2008.00780.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Genetic variation in ethanol metabolism may have an influence on both alcohol drinking habits and the susceptibility to health effects of alcohol drinking. Such influences are likely to bias exposure-disease associations in epidemiologic studies of health effects of alcohol drinking. In a Caucasian population, we examined the association of alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) and aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) genetic variants with alcohol drinking habits, biomarkers of alcohol exposure, and risk factors for cardiovascular disease. METHODS The study population consisted of 1,216 Danish men and women aged 15-77 years participating in a health examination in 1998. The health examination included a self-administered questionnaire (alcohol drinking habits), a physical examination (blood pressure), and various blood tests [alanine aminotransferase (ALAT), erythrocyte mean corpuscular volume (E-MCV), and lipids]. ADH and ALDH gene variants were determined by standard techniques. Data were analyzed by regression analyses adjusted for relevant confounders. RESULTS Self-reported alcohol drinking was significantly associated with increasing levels of ALAT, E-MCV, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and blood pressure. The ALDH1b ala69val variant was associated with nondrinking and total alcohol intake. The ALDH2 promoter variant was associated with binge-drinking, and the ALDH1b1 ala69val polymorphism was associated with diastolic blood pressure. We did not find any statistically significant interactions between any of the gene variants and alcohol consumption in relation to the various outcomes. CONCLUSIONS In this Caucasian population sample, we found evidence to support that genetic variation in ethanol metabolism may influence drinking habits, but no statistically significant gene-environment interactions. More large-scale epidemiologic studies are needed to confirm theses results and to further investigate genetic susceptibility to the effects of alcohol drinking.
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Lobo J, Santos F, Grosso D, Lima R, Barreira A, Leite, Jr. M, Mafra D, Abdalla D. Electronegative LDL and Lipid Abnormalities in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 108:c298-304. [DOI: 10.1159/000127982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2007] [Accepted: 12/28/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Linneberg A, Roursgaard M, Hersoug LG, Larsen ST. Effects of Alcohol Consumption on the Allergen-Specific Immune Response in Mice. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 2008; 32:553-6. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2008.00644.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Thyssen JP, Nielsen NH, Linneberg A. The association between alcohol consumption and contact sensitization in Danish adults: the Glostrup Allergy Study. Br J Dermatol 2007; 158:306-12. [PMID: 18067484 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2007.08336.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Population-based epidemiological studies have indicated that alcohol consumption is associated with IgE-mediated immune diseases (i.e. allergic rhinitis, asthma and urticaria). These studies have been strongly supported by several immunological studies. Furthermore, an inhibitory effect of alcohol consumption on the development of delayed-type hypersensitivity has been shown in healthy controls. However, a possible association between contact sensitization and alcohol consumption in a general population has never been reported. OBJECTIVES To investigate whether alcohol consumption is associated with contact sensitization in a general population. METHODS In 1990, self-reported consumption of alcohol and patch testing results were assessed in 1112 subjects, aged 15-69 years, participating in a population-based cross-sectional study in Glostrup, Denmark. In 1998, they were invited to a follow-up and 734 were re-examined (participation rate 69.0%). Adjustment for potential confounders was performed by using logistic regression analyses. RESULTS Women who reported no consumption of alcoholic drinks per week were more likely to develop contact sensitization (adjusted odds ratio 2.12, 95% confidence interval 0.98-4.61) during a 8-year follow-up period. A positive trend among women was detected (P=0.045). CONCLUSIONS These data support the hypothesis that alcohol consumption leads to IgE-mediated immune responses rather than delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions. It is probable that alcohol consumption prevents the development of contact sensitization. Further epidemiological studies are warranted.
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- J P Thyssen
- National Allergy Research Centre, Department of Dermatology, Gentofte University Hospital, Ledreborg Allé 10, 1. 2820 Gentofte, Denmark.
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Gonzalez-Quintela A, Garrido M, Gude F, Campos J, Linneberg A, Lojo S, Vidal C. Sensitization to cross-reactive carbohydrate determinants in relation to alcohol consumption. Clin Exp Allergy 2007; 38:152-60. [PMID: 17979993 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2222.2007.02863.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Alcohol consumption is associated with increased serum IgE of unknown specificity. OBJECTIVE To investigate the prevalence of specific IgE to cross-reactive carbohydrate determinants (CCDs) in adults, and its relation to alcohol consumption. METHODS Population-based survey of 457 adults (218 abstainers, 195 light-to-moderate drinkers, 44 heavy drinkers). Specific IgE determinations included a CCD (MUXF(3), the N-glycan of bromelain), pollens (Lolium perenne and Olea europaea), Hymenoptera venoms (Apis mellifera and Vespula spp.), and a mite (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus). We replicated these studies in an additional sample of alcoholics (n=138). Inhibition assays were performed in selected cases. RESULTS In the general population, 5.6% of individuals (95% confidence interval 3.5-7.6%) showed positive (>/=0.35 kU/L) CCD-specific IgE. The levels of CCD-specific IgE were particularly high in heavy drinkers, who also showed a high prevalence of positive IgE to pollens and Hymenoptera venoms, doubling (at least) the prevalence found in alcohol abstainers and light-to-moderate drinkers. The presence of IgE to pollens and Hymenoptera venoms was closely correlated with the presence of CCD-specific IgE. These features were confirmed in the additional sample of alcoholics. Inhibition studies indicated a role of CCD interference in IgE positivity to pollen and Hymenoptera allergens in alcoholics. CONCLUSIONS CCD-specific IgE is prevalent in heavy drinkers, and is associated with positive IgE to pollens and Hymenoptera venoms. Specific IgE results should be interpreted with caution in heavy drinkers.
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- A Gonzalez-Quintela
- Department of Internal Medicine, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Linneberg A, Berg ND, Gonzalez-Quintela A, Vidal C, Elberling J. Prevalence of self-reported hypersensitivity symptoms following intake of alcoholic drinks. Clin Exp Allergy 2007; 38:145-51. [PMID: 17927799 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2222.2007.02837.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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UNLABELLED BACKGROUND; Although hypersensitivity symptoms following alcoholic drink consumption are common in asthmatics, the prevalence of such symptoms in the general population is not known. OBJECTIVE To assess the prevalence of hypersensitivity symptoms following alcoholic drink consumption in an adult Northern European general population and the association of these symptoms with the prevalence of allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma. METHODS In 2006, a postal questionnaire was sent to a random sample of 18-69-year-olds living in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. The response rate was 70.7% (4242/6000). RESULTS The prevalence of alcohol-induced symptoms from the upper airways, lower airways, and skin was 7.6% [95% confidence interval (CI): 6.8-8.4%], 3.2% (95% CI: 2.7-3.8%), and 7.2% (95% CI: 6.4-8.9%), respectively. A total of 13.9% (95% CI: 12.9-15.0%) had ever experienced alcohol-induced symptoms from at least one of the three regions (upper airways, lower airways, or skin), and 9.9% (95% CI: 9.0-10.8%) had experienced symptoms in the last 12 months. All types of beverages were commonly reported as triggers of hypersensitivity symptoms, red wine being the most common. Alcohol-induced hypersensitivity symptoms from the upper and lower airways were significantly more prevalent in persons with AR and asthma (odds ratios between 3.0 and 8.1, P-value <0.001 for all associations). CONCLUSIONS In this Northern European general population, self-reported hypersensitivity symptoms following the intake of alcoholic drinks are common. These symptoms were markedly more prevalent in persons with AR and asthma. The underlying mechanisms and the clinical significance of these symptoms remain to be elucidated.
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- A Linneberg
- Research Centre for Prevention and Health, Glostrup University Hospital, The Capital Region of Denmark, Glostrup, Denmark
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