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Correa Acosta A, Parisi CAS, Petriz N. Prevalence of chronic urticaria: A study in the pediatric population of a general hospital. ARCH ARGENT PEDIATR 2024; 122:e202310202. [PMID: 38457329 DOI: 10.5546/aap.2023-10202.eng] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Introduction. Chronic urticaria is an inflammatory skin condition characterized by the presence of evanescent wheals or angioedema that last for ≥ 6 weeks. Objective. To determine the prevalence of urticaria and describe its clinical characteristics in children and adolescents under 19 years of age in a general hospital. Population and methods. This was a cross-sectional study carried out between 2015 and 2020 in a population of children and adolescents seen at a private healthcare facility. Results. A total of 1567 medical records of patients with urticaria seen during the study period were reviewed. Thirty-six patients with chronic urticaria were identified; the prevalence was 0.16% (95% CI: 0.11-0.22). Conclusion. The prevalence of chronic urticaria in children and adolescents was 0.16%. A higher frequency was observed among girls and adolescents.
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- Andrea Correa Acosta
- Division of Pediatric Allergies, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Division of Pediatric Allergies, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Division of Pediatric Allergies, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Petriz NA, Antonietti C, Parente C, Parisi CAS. Epidemiological study of allergic rhinitis in a population of children seen at the Department of Pediatrics of a general hospital. Cross-sectional study. ARCH ARGENT PEDIATR 2024; 122:e202310173. [PMID: 38270552 DOI: 10.5546/aap.2023-10173.eng] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Introduction. Allergic rhinitis (AR) is one of the most frequent chronic diseases in the pediatric population; it affects the quality of life of children and their families, has economic impact, and is frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated. Given the scarcity of local data, here we describe the prevalence of AR and the clinical characteristics of the study population. Population and methods. Observational, cross-sectional study in patients younger than 19 years. Results. A total of 250 patients were randomly included; their mean age was 9 years (SD: 5). AR was diagnosed in 14 of them. The prevalence of AR was 6%. Conclusions. The prevalence of AR in our setting was 6%. AR should be given the relevance it deserves so as to provide an adequate diagnosis and treatment.
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- Natalia A Petriz
- Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Zuberbier T, Abdul Latiff A, Aggelidis X, Augustin M, Balan R, Bangert C, Beck L, Bieber T, Bernstein JA, Bertolin Colilla M, Berardi A, Bedbrook A, Bindslev‐Jensen C, Bousquet J, de Bruin‐Weller M, Bruscky D, Buyuktiryaki B, Canonica GW, Castro C, Chanturidze N, Chong‐Neto HJ, Chu C, Chularojanamontri L, Cork M, Criado RFJ, Barredo LC, Custovic A, Darsow U, Emurlai A, de Pablo A, Del Giacco S, Girolomoni G, Deleva Jovanova T, Deleuran M, Douladiris N, Duarte B, Dubakiene R, Eller E, Engel‐Yeger B, Ensina LF, Filho NR, Flohr C, Fomina D, Francuzik W, Galimberti ML, Giménez‐Arnau AM, Godse K, Mortz CG, Gotua M, Hide M, Hoetzenecker W, Hunzelmann N, Irvine A, Jack C, Kanavarou I, Katoh N, Kinaciyan T, Kocatürk E, Kulthanan K, Lapeere H, Lau S, Machado Forti Nastri M, Makris M, Mansour E, Marsland A, Morelo Rocha Felix M, Moschione Castro AP, Nettis E, Nicolas JF, Nosbaum A, Odemyr M, Papapostolou N, Parisi CAS, Paudel S, Peter J, Pokharel P, Puig L, Quint T, Ramon GD, Regateiro F, Ricci G, Rosario C, Sackesen C, Schmid‐Grendelmeier P, Serra‐Baldrich E, Siemens K, Smith C, Staubach P, Stevanovic K, Su‐Kücük Ö, Sussman G, Tavecchio S, Teovska Mitrevska N, Thaci D, Toubi E, Traidl‐Hoffmann C, Treudler R, Vadasz Z, van Hofman I, Ventura MT, Wang Z, Werfel T, Wollenberg A, Yang A, Weng Yew Y, Zhao Z, Zwiener R, Worm M. A concept for integrated care pathways for atopic dermatitis-A GA 2 LEN ADCARE initiative. Clin Transl Allergy 2023; 13:e12299. [PMID: 37746794 PMCID: PMC10500634 DOI: 10.1002/clt2.12299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The integrated care pathways for atopic dermatitis (AD-ICPs) aim to bridge the gap between existing AD treatment evidence-based guidelines and expert opinion based on daily practice by offering a structured multidisciplinary plan for patient management of AD. ICPs have the potential to enhance guideline recommendations by combining interventions and aspects from different guidelines, integrating quality assurance, and describing co-ordination of care. Most importantly, patients can enter the ICPs at any level depending on AD severity, resources available in their country, and economic factors such as differences in insurance reimbursement systems. METHODS The GA2 LEN ADCARE network and partners as well as all stakeholders, abbreviated as the AD-ICPs working group, were involved in the discussion and preparation of the AD ICPs during a series of subgroup workshops and meetings in years 2020 and 2021, after which the document was circulated within all GAL2 EN ADCARE centres. RESULTS The AD-ICPs outline the diagnostic procedures, possible co-morbidities, different available treatment options including differential approaches for the pediatric population, and the role of the pharmacists and other stakeholders, as well as remaining unmet needs in the management of AD. CONCLUSION The AD-ICPs provide a multidisciplinary plan for improved diagnosis, treatment, and patient feedback in AD management, as well as addressing critical unmet needs, including improved access to care, training specialists, implementation of educational programs, assessment on the impact of climate change, and fostering a personalised treatment approach. By focusing on these key areas, the initiative aims to pave the way for a brighter future in the management of AD.
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Agüero CA, Sarraquigne MP, Parisi CAS, Mariño AI, López K, Menéndez Porfirio B, Sasia L, Lozano A, Bovina Martijena MDP, Gervasoni ME, Bózzola M, Colella M, Saranz R, Orellana J, Máspero JF, Seisdedos V, Behrends I, Blanco A, Dayán P, Matta Ruffolo M, Aráoz I, Casaniti C, García J, Skrie V, García M, Suárez García JM, Orellano F, Luconi N, Bandin G. [Allergic rhinitis in pediatrics: recommendations for diagnosis and treatment]. ARCH ARGENT PEDIATR 2023; 121:e202202894. [PMID: 36924507 DOI: 10.5546/aap.2022-02894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Allergic rhinitis (AR) is one of the most common chronic diseases in children. However, it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. Its prevalence has increased in recent years and varies from 2 to 25 %. Symptoms include sneezing, itching, runny nose, and nasal congestion. A correct diagnosis and treatment of AR and its comorbidities such as rhinosinusitis with or without nasal polyposis, conjunctivitis, otitis media, bronchial asthma and respiratory tract infections, are important to reduce the negative impact on the quality of life of the patient and their relatives, and in medical costs. Specific allergen immunotherapy, in correctly selected patients, prevents new sensitizations and reduces bronchial hyperreactivity associated with AR. Taking into account all these reasons, the National Allergy Committee of the Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría proposes current evidence based recommendations.
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- Claudio A Agüero
- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Comité Nacional de Alergia, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Kolkhir P, Laires PA, Salameh P, Asero R, Bizjak M, Košnik M, Dissemond J, van Doorn M, Hawro T, Kasperska-Zajac A, Zajac M, Kocatürk E, Peter J, Parisi CAS, Ritchie CA, Kulthanan K, Tuchinda P, Fomina D, Kovalkova E, Khoshkhui M, Kouzegaran S, Papapostolou N, Du-Thanh A, Kamegashira A, Meshkova R, Vitchuk A, Bauer A, Grattan C, Staubach P, Bouillet L, Giménez-Arnau AM, Maurer M, Weller K. The Benefit of Complete Response to Treatment in Patients With Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria-CURE Results. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2023; 11:610-620.e5. [PMID: 36481420 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2022.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a distressing disease. We report real-world data from the global Chronic Urticaria Registry (CURE) about associations between various CSU states and sleep impairment, plus important health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) outcomes and compared different methods to assess CSU states. METHODS CURE data were collected at baseline and 6-monthly follow-ups (FU). Assessments included CSU states using the Urticaria Control Test (UCT), weekly Urticaria Activity Score (UAS7), and Physician Global Assessment (PhyGA) of treatment response. Complete response to treatment (CR, UAS7 = 0), complete control of disease (CC, UCT = 16), and PhyGA = CR were assessed, plus the Dermatology Life Quality Index and the Chronic Urticaria Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (CU-Q2oL) sleep domain. RESULTS Overall, 2078 patients were included. At baseline, 9.8%, 17.9%, and 42.3% of patients had UCT = 16, UAS7 = 0, or PhyGA = CR, respectively, which increased at FU1 and FU2. Patients with higher UCT scores had better sleep and HRQoL. The presence of angioedema without wheals, episodic disease, omalizumab treatment, and male sex were associated with CC (P < .05). Among 469 patients who achieved CC or CR, 16.4% (n = 77) showed CC or CR with all 3 instruments. Agreement between UCT = 16 and UAS7 = 0 measurements was moderate (κ = 0.581), but poor between UCT = 16 and PhyGA = CR (κ = 0.208). CONCLUSIONS Few patients had CR/CC of their CSU at baseline entry. Disease control strongly related to good sleep and better HRQoL; therefore, it is important to aim for CR in CSU treatment. Patient-reported UCT and UAS7 assessments demonstrated a more accurate measurement of CSU state versus physician assessments.
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- Pavel Kolkhir
- Institute of Allergology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP, Allergology and Immunology, Berlin, Germany
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- Novartis Pharma AG, Basel, Switzerland; NOVA National School of Public Health, Public Health Research Center, NOVA University Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal; Comprehensive Health Research Center, NOVA University Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Institute of Allergology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University of Nicosia Medical School, Nicosia, Cyprus; School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Lebanon; Institut National de Santé Publique, Epidémiologie Clinique et Toxicologie (INSPECT-LB), Lebanon
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- Ambulatorio di Allergologia, Clinica san Carlo, Paderno Dugnano, Italy
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- Division of Allergy, University Clinic of Respiratory and Allergic Diseases Golnik, Golnik, Slovenia
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- Division of Allergy, University Clinic of Respiratory and Allergic Diseases Golnik, Golnik, Slovenia; Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, University of Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Centre for Human Drug Research, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Allergology and Venereology, Institute and Comprehensive Center for Inflammation Medicine, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Germany
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- European Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Urticaria/Angioedema (GA2LEN UCARE Network), Zabrze, Poland; Department of Clinical Allergology, Urticaria Center of Medical University of Silesia, Zabrze, Poland
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- European Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Urticaria/Angioedema (GA2LEN UCARE Network), Zabrze, Poland; Department of Clinical Allergology, Urticaria Center of Medical University of Silesia, Zabrze, Poland
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- Institute of Allergology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP, Allergology and Immunology, Berlin, Germany; Department of Dermatology, Koç University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa; Allergy and Immunology Unit, University of Cape Town Lung Institute, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Allergy Section, Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Allergy Section, Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Allergy and Immunology, Clinical State Hospital 52, Moscow Healthcare Ministry, Moscow, Russian Federation; Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergology, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Center of Allergy and Immunology, Clinical State Hospital 52, Moscow Healthcare Ministry, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Allergy Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Allergy Unit "D. Kalogeromitros", 2nd Dpt. Dermatology and Venereology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, "Attikon" University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Dermatology Department, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergology, Smolensk State Medical University, Smolensk, Russian Federation
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergology, Smolensk State Medical University, Smolensk, Russian Federation
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- Department of Dermatology, University Allergy Center, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technical University, Dresden, Germany
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- St John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- CREAK, Internal Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Grenobles Alpes, La Tronche, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Del Mar, IMIM, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute of Allergology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP, Allergology and Immunology, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Allergology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP, Allergology and Immunology, Berlin, Germany.
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Vazquez DO, Josviack DO, Fantini CA, Fili NL, Berardi AM, Zwiener RD, Baillieau RA, Chorzepa GF, Fueyo GO, García CM, Gattolin G, Marocco MB, Parisi CAS, Strass MD, Fabiani JE. [Argentine Consensus of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hereditary Angioedema]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 68 Suppl 2:s1-s22. [PMID: 34371527 DOI: 10.29262/ram.v68i6.914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare disease. During the last years, many studies and advances have been developed with the aim of better understanding the pathophysiology, as well as optimizing patient management. Several international working groups have attempted to clarify and standardize the care of HAE communicated as guidelines and consensus recommendations. We considered necessary to provide recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with HAE in Argentina. METHODS A group of specialists of allergy and immunology from Argentina by using the online surveys methodology as well as face to face meetings developed the intended consensus. RESULTS Recommendations were established based on published evidence and the expert opinion. The consensus focused on diagnosis, acute management of attacks, short and long-term prophylaxis, special situations (pediatrics and pregnancy) and disease management considering the health care system in Argentina. CONCLUSION The recommendations established in this consensus guidelines will optimize the management of patients with HAE in Argentina.
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- Daniel O Vazquez
- Clínica Privada Monte Grande, Servicio de Alergia, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Maurer M, Aberer W, Agondi R, Al‐Ahmad M, Al‐Nesf MA, Ansotegui I, Arnaout R, Arruda LK, Asero R, Aygören‐Pürsün E, Banerji A, Bauer A, Ben‐Shoshan M, Berardi A, Bernstein JA, Betschel S, Bindslev‐Jensen C, Bizjak M, Boccon‐Gibod I, Bork K, Bouillet L, Boysen HB, Brodszki N, Broesby‐Olsen S, Busse P, Buttgereit T, Bygum A, Caballero T, Campos RA, Cancian M, Cherrez‐Ojeda I, Cohn DM, Costa C, Craig T, Criado PR, Criado RF, Csuka D, Dissemond J, Du‐Thanh A, Ensina LF, Ertaş R, Fabiani JE, Fantini C, Farkas H, Ferrucci SM, Figueras‐Nart I, Fili NL, Fomina D, Fukunaga A, Gelincik A, Giménez‐Arnau A, Godse K, Gompels M, Gonçalo M, Gotua M, Gower R, Grumach AS, Guidos‐Fogelbach G, Hide M, Ilina N, Inomata N, Jakob T, Josviack DO, Kang H, Kaplan A, Kasperska‐Zając A, Katelaris C, Kessel A, Kleinheinz A, Kocatürk E, Košnik M, Krasowska D, Kulthanan K, Kumaran MS, Larco Sousa JI, Longhurst HJ, Lumry W, MacGinnitie A, Magerl M, Makris MP, Malbrán A, Marsland A, Martinez‐Saguer I, Medina IV, Meshkova R, Metz M, Nasr I, Nicolay J, Nishigori C, Ohsawa I, Özyurt K, Papadopoulos NG, Parisi CAS, Peter JG, Pfützner W, Popov T, Prior N, Ramon GD, Reich A, Reshef A, Riedl MA, Ritchie B, Röckmann‐Helmbach H, Rudenko M, Salman A, Sanchez‐Borges M, Schmid‐Grendelmeier P, Serpa FS, Serra‐Baldrich E, Sheikh FR, Smith W, Soria A, Staubach P, Steiner UC, Stobiecki M, Sussman G, Tagka A, Thomsen SF, Treudler R, Valle S, Doorn M, Varga L, Vázquez DO, Wagner N, Wang L, Weber‐Chrysochoou C, Ye Y, Zalewska‐Janowska A, Zanichelli A, Zhao Z, Zhi Y, Zuberbier T, Zwiener RD, Castaldo A. Definition, aims, and implementation of GA 2 LEN/HAEi Angioedema Centers of Reference and Excellence. Allergy 2020; 75:2115-2123. [PMID: 32248571 DOI: 10.1111/all.14293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2020] [Revised: 03/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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- Marcus Maurer
- Department of Dermatology and Allergy Dermatological Allergology Allergie‐Centrum‐Charité Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin Berlin Germany
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- Department of Dermatology Medical University of Graz Graz Austria
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- Microbiology Department Faculty of Medicine Kuwait University Safat Kuwait
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- Allergy and Immunology Section Department of Medicine Hamad General Hospital Doha Qatar
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- Department of Allergy and Immunology Hospital Quiron Bizkaia Bizkaia Spain
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- King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center Al Faisal University Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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- Ambulatorio di Allergologia Clinica San Carlo Paderno Dugnano (MI) Italy
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- Center for Children and Adolescents University Hospital Frankfurt Frankfurt Germany
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology Massachusetts General Hospital Boston MA USA
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- Department of Dermatology University Allergy Center University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Technical University Dresden Germany
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Dermatology Department of Pediatrics McGill University Health Center Montreal QC Canada
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- Instituto de Asma Alergia y Enfermedades Respiratorias Corrientes Argentina
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- Allergy Section Division of Immunology Department of Internal Medicine Partner Bernstein Allergy Group Partner Bernstein Clinical Research Center University of Cincinnati Cincinnati OH USA
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- Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy St. Michael’s Hospital University of Toronto Toronto ON Canada
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- Division of Allergy University Clinic of Respiratory and Allergic Diseases Golnik Golnik Slovenia
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- Clinical Immunology/Internal Medicine Department National Reference Center for Angioedema Grenoble University Hospital Grenoble France
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- Department of Dermatology Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Mainz Germany
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- Clinical Immunology/Internal Medicine Department National Reference Center for Angioedema Grenoble University Hospital Grenoble France
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy Center Odense University Hospital Odense Denmark
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- Division of Clinical Immunology Icahn School at Mount Sinai New York NY USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy Dermatological Allergology Allergie‐Centrum‐Charité Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin Berlin Germany
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- HAE Centre Odense University Hospital Odense Denmark
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- Allergy Department Hospital Universitario La Paz IdiPaz, CIBERER U754 Madrid Spain
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- Universidade Federal da Bahia Salvador Brazil
- Serviço de Imunologia Hospital das Clínicas Professor Edgard Santos Salvador Brazil
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- Department of Systems Medicine University Hospital of Padua Padua Italy
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- School of Medicine Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo Samborondón Ecuador
- RespiraLab, Research Guayaquil Ecuador
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- Department of Vascular Medicine Amsterdam UMC University of Amsterdam Amsterdam The Netherlands
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- Immunoallergology Department Hospital de Santa Maria Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Norte (CHLN) EPE Lisbon Portugal
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- Department of Medicine and Pediatrics Penn State University Hershey PA USA
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- Faculdade de Medicina do ABC Santo André Brazil
- Alergoskin Alergia e Dermatologia SS ltda Santo André Brazil
- UCARE Center São Paulo Brazil
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- 3rd Department of Internal Medicine Hungarian Angioedema Reference Center Semmelweis University Budapest Hungary
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology University of Essen Essen Germany
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- Service de Dermatologie‐allergologie CHU Montpellier Montpellier Cedex 5 France
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- Division of Allergy, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology Department of Pediatrics Federal University of São Paulo São Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Dermatology Kayseri City Education and Research Hospital Kayseri Turkey
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- Servicio de Alergia e Inmunología—Hospital Alende y Clínica Colón Mar del Plata Argentina
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- 3rd Department of Internal Medicine Hungarian Angioedema Reference Center Semmelweis University Budapest Hungary
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- Ambulatorio di Dermatologia Allergologica e Professionale Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico Milano (MI) Italy
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- The Dermatology Department of the Hospital de Bellvitge Universitat de Barcelona Barcelona Spain
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- Unidad Alergia e Inmunología Clínica Hospital Público Materno Infantil Salta Argentina
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- Center of Allergy and Immunology City Clinical Hospital No. 52 Moscow Ministry of Healthcare Moscow Russian Federation
- Department of Allergology and Clinical Immunology I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University Moscow Russian Federation
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- Division of Dermatology Graduate School of Medicine Kobe University Kobe Japan
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- Division of Immunology and Allergic Diseases Department of Internal Medicine Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University Istanbul Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology Hospital del Mar IMIM Universitat Autònoma Barcelona Spain
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- Department of Dermatology D Y. Patil University School of Medicine Mumbai India
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- Department of Immunology North Bristol NHS Trust Southmead Hospital Bristol UK
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- Clinica de Dermatologia Centro Hospitalar Universitário Coimbra Coimbra Portugal
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- Center of Allergy and Immunology Tbilsi Georgia
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- Clinical Immunology Medical School University Center Health ABC Santo Andre Brazil
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- Department of Dermatology Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences Hiroshima University Hiroshima Japan
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- Department of Environmental Immuno‐Dermatology Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine Yokohama Japan
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy University Medical Center Giessen (UKGM) Justus‐Liebig‐University Giessen Giessen Germany
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- Institute of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Seoul National University Medical Research Center Seoul Korea
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- Medical University of South Carolina Charleston SC USA
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- Immunology & Allergy Unit Department of Medicine Campbelltown Hospital Campbelltown NSW Australia
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- Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology Rappaport Faculty of Medicine Bnai Zion Medical Center Technion Haifa Israel
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- Department of Dermatology School of Medicine Koç University Koc Turkey
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- Division of Allergy University Clinic of Respiratory and Allergic Diseases Golnik Golnik Slovenia
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- Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Pediatric Dermatology Medical University of Lublin Lublin Poland
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- Department of Dermatology Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University Bangkok Thailand
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- Department of Dermatology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh India
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- Department of Immunology Addenbrookes Hospital Cambridge University NHS Foundation Trust Cambridge UK
- UCLH London UK
- Addenbrooke's Hospital Cambridge and University College Hospital London UK
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- Allergy/Immunology Division Department of Internal Medicine University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Dallas TX USA
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- Division of Immunology Department of Pediatrics Boston Children’s Hospital Harvard Medical School Boston MA USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy Dermatological Allergology Allergie‐Centrum‐Charité Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin Berlin Germany
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- Allergy Unit “D. Kalogeromitros” 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology University Hospital “Attikon”, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens Greece
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- Department of Dermatology The Urticaria Clinic Salford Royal Foundation Trust University of Manchester Manchester UK
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- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Department Centro Médico Vitae de Julio Argentina
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergology Smolensk State Medical University Smolensk Russian Federation
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy Dermatological Allergology Allergie‐Centrum‐Charité Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin Berlin Germany
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- Adult Immunology and Allergy Unit Department of Medicine Royal Hospital Muscat Oman
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- Klinik für Dermatologie Universitätsklinikum Mannheim Mannheim Germany
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- Division of Dermatology Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine Kobe Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine Saiyu Soka Hospital Soka Japan
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- Department of Dermatology Faculty of Medicine Kırşehir Ahi Evran University Kırşehir Turkey
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- Adults and Pediatrics Allergy Unit Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Argentina
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology Allergy Center Hessen University Clinic Marburg Marburg Germany
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- University Hospital Sv. Ivan Rilski Sofia Bulgaria
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- Allergy Department Hospital Universitario Severo Ochoa Madrid Spain
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- Instituto de Alergia e Inmunologia del Sur Buenos Aires Argentina
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- Department of Dermatology University of Rzeszow Rzeszów Poland
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- Angioedema Center Barzilai Medical Center Ashkelon Israel
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- Department of Medicine University of California—San Diego La Jolla CA USA
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- Departments of Medicine and Medical Oncology University of Alberta Edmonton AB Canada
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology University Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht The Netherlands
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- Dermatology Department Marmara University School of Medicine Pendik Research and Training Hospital Istanbul Turkey
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- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Department Centro Medico Docente La Trinidad Caracas Venezuela
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- Hospital Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vitória Espírito Santo Brazil
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- Department of Medicine King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Immunology and Allergy Royal Adelaide Hospital Adelaide SA Australia
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- Service de Dermatologie et Allergologie Hopital Tenon APHP Sorbonne Université Paris France
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- Department of Dermatology University Medical Center Mainz Germany
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- Department of Clinical Immunology University Hospital Zurich Zurich Switzerland
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- Department of Environmental Allergology Jagiellonian University Medical College Kraków HAE Center University Hospital Kraków Poland
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology University of Toronto Toronto ON Canada
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, "A. Syggros" Hospital Referral Center of Occupational Dermatological Diseases Athens Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology and Leipzig Interdisciplinary Center of Allergology—Comprehensive Allergy Center UMC Leipzig Leipzig Germany
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- Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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- Department of Dermatology Erasmus MC Rotterdam The Netherlands
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- 3rd Department of Internal Medicine Hungarian Angioedema Reference Center Semmelweis University Budapest Hungary
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- Department of Dermatology University of Erlangen Erlangen Germany
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- Dermatology Department of Sun Yat‐sen Memorial Hospital Guangzhou China
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- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Ajou University School of Medicine Suwon Korea
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- Chair of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology Department of Psychodermatology Medical University of Lodz Lodz Poland
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Luigi Sacco Hospital University of Milan Milan Italy
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology First Hospital Peking University Beijing China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Diagnosis on Dermatoses Beijing China
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- Department of Allergy Peking Union Medical College Hospital & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy Allergie‐Centrum‐Charité Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin Berlin Germany
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- Servicio de Alergia e Inmunología Hospital Universitario Austral Buenos Aires Argentina
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Torre AC, Bollea Garlatti ML, Marciano S, Posadas-Martinez ML, Parisi CAS, Mazzuoccolo LD. Real-life approach and treatment of chronic urticaria in Argentina: A National Survey. Dermatol Ther 2019; 32:e13086. [PMID: 31513726 DOI: 10.1111/dth.13086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2019] [Revised: 08/29/2019] [Accepted: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The management of chronic urticaria (CU) has been controversial. Recently updated international guidelines propose evidence-based diagnosis and treatment. Nevertheless, dermatologists have heterogeneous approaches to managing CU. To estimate the percentage of dermatologists who have an optimal approach to CU according to the international guidelines, and to explore the variables associated with optimal management a cross-sectional study using a 17-question survey was delivered by email to dermatologists from Argentina. Optimal first, second, and third line treatment were considered when dermatologists chose a nonsedative antihistamine; increased the dosage of nonsedative antihistamines, and added omalizumab, respectively. Logistic regression was used to identify variables associated with optimal management. A total of 165 questionnaires were available for analysis. An optimal first, second, and third-line treatment approach was identified in 50%, 35%, and 15% of the dermatologists, respectively. The dermatologists' age being above 55 years old (OR: 0.12, 95% CI: 0.01-0.99, p .005) and having more than 5 years of expertise (OR: 0.4, 95% CI: 0.19-0.81, p .001) were significantly associated with a suboptimal approach in second-line treatment. We could not find variables associated with an optimal first or third-line treatment. The real-life management of CU in Argentina is partly suboptimal according to the international guidelines.
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- Ana C Torre
- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.,UCARE center, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Research, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- UCARE center, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.,Department of Internal Medicine, Allergy Section, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Ardusso LRF, Neffen HE, Fernández-Caldas E, Saranz RJ, Parisi CAS, Tolcachier A, Cicerán A, Smith S, Máspero JF, Nardacchione N, Marino D. [Environmental intervention in respiratory disease]. Medicina (B Aires) 2019; 79:123-136. [PMID: 31048278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
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In recent years there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of allergic diseases despite advances in the understanding of the pathogenesis, the dissemination of guidelines for its management and the emergence of new drugs. The reasons for this increase are not fully established, but it is suggested that multiple environmental factors may be involved. Inhaled air contains numerous harmful agents in addition to environmental allergens. The main immediate respiratory clinical expression after inhaling this contaminated air is asthma and rhinitis. The activity of human beings has altered the outdoor environment by the emission of multiple pollutants and has produced an increasing climate change. It also has a notable impact on the development of respiratory pathology and the modification of air quality. The bibliography on the subject of environmental control is very broad and sometimes difficult to interpret. In order to be able to make precise, valid and simple indications for patients to accomplish with, four scientific societies of the Argentine Republic that deal with this type of diseases, have elaborated a document that contains information of easy access to all medical personal involved in the treatment of patients with asthma and / or rhinitis, that provides practical measures for the patients and the different public health systems about unmet needs in this complex issue.
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- Ledit R F Ardusso
- Servicio de Alergia e Inmunología, Hospital Provincial del Centenario, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. E-mail:
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- Centro de Alergia, Inmunología y Enfermedades Respiratorias, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Cátedra de Inmunología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Argentina
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- Sección de Alergia, Hospital General de Agudos Dr. Carlos G. Durand, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Otorrinolaringología, Alergia e Inmunología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- División de Neumotisiología, Hospital de Niños Pedro de Elizalde, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Hospital de Rehabilitación Respiratoria María Ferrer, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Centro de Investigaciones del Medio Ambiente, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Larenas-Linnemann DES, Parisi CAS, Ritchie C, Cardona-Villa R, Cherrez-Ojeda I, Cherrez A, Ensina LF, Garcia E, Medina IV, Rodríguez-González M, Caraballo JMS. Update on Omalizumab for Urticaria: What's New in the Literature from Mechanisms to Clinic. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep 2018; 18:33. [PMID: 29744661 DOI: 10.1007/s11882-018-0787-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Since omalizumab has been approved for urticaria, numerous randomized and real-life observational trials have been published. We reviewed the period January 2017-February 2018. RECENT FINDINGS Omalizumab is effective for the control of urticaria recalcitrant to antihistamines in different populations globally. The ratio of total serum IgE 4-week/baseline ≥2 can predict response with a high likelihood. In observational real-life trials, doses have been adjusted on an individual basis: in some populations, up to two-thirds of the patients can be controlled with 150 mg/month; however, others are still not controlled with 300 mg/month. In these, 150 mg bimonthly could be tried, before up-dosing to 450 mg/month. On the long run (up to 3 years) omalizumab kept its efficacy. In many patients, dosing intervals could be augmented (6-8 weeks, some even more). After a 12-month treatment, about 20% showed long-term remission without relapse. Some biomarkers are being detected. Adjusting omalizumab doses in urticaria patients could enhance efficacy (shortening dosing interval and/or augmenting dose) and save costs (after 12 months: extending dosing interval and/or reducing dose).
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- Désirée E S Larenas-Linnemann
- Research Unit, Medica Sur Hospital and Clinical Foundation, Torre 2, cons.602, Puente de Piedra 150, Col. Toriello Guerra, Del. Tlalpan, 14050, México, D.F, Mexico.
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- Grupo de Alergología Clínica y Expermiental, IPS Universitaria, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Respiralab Research Group, Guayaquil, Ecuador.,Clinic and Policlinic for Dermatology and Venereology, University Medical Center Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Federal University of São Paulo, Hospital Sírio-Libanês, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá - Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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Parisi CAS, Petriz NA, Busaniche JN, Cortines MC, Frangi FA, Portillo SA, de Badiola FI. Prevalence of latex allergy in a population of patients diagnosed with myelomeningocele. ARCH ARGENT PEDIATR 2015; 114:30-5. [PMID: 26914072 DOI: 10.5546/aap.2016.eng.30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2015] [Accepted: 08/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Latex allergy is one of the main reasons of anaphylaxis in the operating room. The prevalence of this condition is higher among patients with myelomeningocele. Epidemiological data obtained from Argentine patients is scarce. OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence of latex sensitivity and latex allergy in a population of patients with myelomeningocele and to describe associated risk factors. POPULATION AND METHODS Descriptive, cross-sectional, observational study. Family and personal history of allergy, number of surgeries, history of symptoms caused by having been in contact with latex or cross-reactive foods, eosinophil count, measurement of total immunoglobulin E and specific immunoglobulin E levels by means of skin and serologic testing for latex, aeroallergens and cross-reactive fruit. RESULTS Eighty-two patients diagnosed with myelomeningocele were assessed: 41 were males and their average age was 15.3 ± 7.66 years old. Out of all patients, two did not complete skin and serologic testing. Among the remaining 80 patients, 16 (19.51%) had latex allergy, 46 (57.5%) were not allergic, and 18 (22%) showed sensitivity but not allergy. Having undergone more than five surgeries was a risk factor associated with latex allergy (p= 0.035). No significant association was observed with the remaining outcome measures. CONCLUSION According to this study, the prevalence of latex allergy in this population of patients is 19.51% and the most important risk factor for this condition is a history of having undergone more than five surgeries.
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- Claudio A S Parisi
- Sección de Alergia Pediátrica, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, C1199ABD, Argentina.
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- Sección de Alergia Pediátrica, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, C1199ABD, Argentina
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- Servicio de Clínica Pediátrica, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, C1199ABD, Argentina
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- Clínica de Mielomeningocele, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, C1199ABD, Argentina
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- Clínica de Mielomeningocele, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, C1199ABD, Argentina
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- Clínica de Mielomeningocele, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, C1199ABD, Argentina
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- Clínica de Mielomeningocele, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, C1199ABD, Argentina
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