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Allegry to chromium, nickel, cobalt and titanium with trauma-orthopedics patients

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Szumlański A.

Advances in Materials Science

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2008

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tom Vol. 8, nr 2(16)

89-93

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The problems concerning re-operatiotis after joint implantation, as well as the occurrence of post-operation complications with trauma-orthopedics patients, who were given metal implants are constantly considered from medical and economical point of view. The most frequent reason for the re-operation is so called: aseptic loosening arthroplasty. The article presents the analysis of various clinical post-operation complications after the long-bone treatment by means of osteosynthesis with the use of metal implants and hip arthroplasty.

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Allergy to Implant Components: Chromium, Nickel, Cobalt and Titanium

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Świeczko-Żurek W. , Szumlański A. , Zorn J.

Advances in Materials Science

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2009

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tom Vol. 9, nr 1(19)

41-47

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An implant is composed of different metals, such as: nickel, chromium, cobalt, titanium, molybdenum and vanadium. Some metals may cause eczema like rash or scattered vesiculopapular dermatitis and urticaria. Allergies may result in loosing the implants, bone joints and orthopedic prosthesis. The preliminary research results carried out on the patients with eczema to the components of implants. The research was performed in Hospital in Inowroclaw and it is included in master thesis of a graduate from Technical University of Gdansk.

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Allergies to implant metal compounds

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Świeczko-Żurek W. , Szumlański A.

Advances in Materials Science

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2009

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tom Vol. 9, nr 3(21)

39-46

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The surgical implants are made of different materials, such as cobalt alloys, titanium alloys and stainless steels. These materials contain little amount of carbon and significant amount of Cr, Ni and Mo. The metallic implants introduced into the human body undergo degradation mainly as a result of corrosion after a long use, due to aggressive biological impact between the implant surface and human body. This phenomenon is accompanied by the release of metal ions from implant surface, which gather in tissues surrounding the implant as well as the soft tissues (for eg. the liver).

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Maternal waterpipe smoke exposure and the risk of asthma and allergic diseases in childhood: A post hoc analysis

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Waked M. , Salameh P.

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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2015

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tom 28

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nr 1

147-156

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Introduction This analysis was conducted with the objective of evaluating association between waterpipe passive smoking exposure and asthma, and allergies among Lebanese children. Material and methods Data were taken from a crosssectional study on children from public and private schools. A sample of 22 schools participated in the study, where standardized written core questionnaires were distributed. From 5 to 12-year-old students filled in the questionnaires at home, while 13–14-year-old students filled it in in the class. In total, 5522 children were evaluated for the prevalence of asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic eczema, and their associated factors, including waterpipe exposure due to parents’ smoking. Results The descriptive results of parental smoking were, as follows: among mothers: 1609 (29%) mothers smoked cigarettes, 385 (7%) smoked waterpipe and 98 (1.8%) smoked both; among fathers: 2449 (44.2%) smoked cigarettes, 573 (10.3%) smoked waterpipe and 197 (3.5%) smoked both. Maternal waterpipe smoking was significantly and moderately associated with allergic diseases (p < 0.001; ORa = 1.71), including probable asthma, rhinitis and dermatitis (p < 0.001 for all). Quite on the opposite, father’s waterpipe smoking was not associated with any of the diseases. Parental cigarette smoking demonstrated some positive effects: father’s cigarette smoking did not show association with dermatitis or asthma diagnosed by a physician, while mother’s cigarette smoking showed a positive association only with probable asthma. Moreover, no interactions between cigarette and waterpipe smoking were observed. Conclusions Maternal waterpipe smoking should be regarded as a high risk behavior; however, additional studies are necessary to confirm this finding.

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Białka pochodzenia zwierzęcego jako alergeny pokarmowe

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Wróblewska B.

Przemysł Spożywczy

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2007

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tom T. 61, nr 12

14-17

PL

Alergeny pochodzenia zwierzęcego stanowią ponad połowę alergenów z tzw. wielkiej ósemki, odpowiedzialnych za ok. 90% wszystkich natychmiastowych reakcji alergicznych (IgE-zależnych) w populacji światowej. W artykule przedstawiono charakterystykę najważniejszych alergenów mleka krowiego, jaj, ryb oraz skorupiaków i mięsa, w tym również drobiowego. Mniej popularne w polskiej diecie są takie źródła alergenów, jak mięso żab i ślimaków, aczkolwiek mogą stanowić również zagrożenie alergenne.

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The animal allergens constitute more than half of allergens from "Big Eight", which are responsible for over 90% of all immediate allergic reaction (IgE-dependent) in world population. In the article the most important allergens from cow milk, eggs, fish, meat (poultry as well) and also crustacean are characterized. In Polish diet, frog and snail are also the sources of allergens but less popular, although they may be a potential health risk.

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ALHAT : noszony rejestrator oddechu dla alergików

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Marchewka P.

Elektronika : konstrukcje, technologie, zastosowania

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2008

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tom Vol. 49, nr 4

158-159

PL

Istnieje problem we wczesnym diagnozowaniu pacjentów podejrzanych o alergię. Jednym z elementów rozwiązania jego jest urządzenie rejestrujące w sposób ciągły stan pacjenta, w długim czasie, w naturalnym środowisku badanego. Zaprezentowano noszony rejestrator oddechu dla alergików.

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The article describes in general terms a new device that is capable of improving allergic patients' diagnostics. The device (called ALHAT) is a 24 hrs wearable breath correlated signals recorder coupled with software program designed to detect allergic reactions and measure (to some extent) the strength of them. The device is aiming to solve the common problem of allergic reaction not being detected by standard tests performed in a given time at a doctor's office. Using the device the doctor is able to extend the length of allergic test to a 24-48 hrs period and to move the test site to patient's standard working/living environment.

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Stop alergiom

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Samblik J.

Zieleń Miejska

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2018

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tom Nr 3

18--20

PL

Zainteresowanie pozytywnym oraz leczniczym wpływem roślinności i terenów zieleni na zdrowie człowieka staje się coraz większe. Powoli w świadomości architektów krajobrazu przebijają się także kwestie związane z alergiami.

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Ocena stanu zdrowia dzieci wrocławskich w wieku 6,5–9,5 lat. Część 2

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Noczyńska A. , Zubkiewicz-Kucharska A. , Mysłek-Prucnal M. , Bosak-Prus M.

Family Medicine & Primary Care Review

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2014

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nr 1

29-31

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Wstęp. Obserwowany na świecie wzrost zachorowania na choroby cywilizacyjne dotyczy w dużym stopniu również dzieci. Cel pracy. Ocena sytuacji zdrowotnej dzieci uczęszczających do trzech pierwszych klas szkół podstawowych we Wrocławiu. Materiał i metody. Badaniem objęto 1984 dzieci (97,92%) – 934 chłopców (47%) i 1050 dziewczynek (53%), w wieku 6,5–9,5 lat z 26 wybranych losowo publicznych szkół we Wrocławiu. Badania przeprowadzano w latach 2009–2011. Rozdano 4000 ankiet, w których pytano rodziców o przebyte i aktualne choroby oraz wady rozwojowe. Wyniki. Zespoły genetycznie uwarunkowane były rozpoznane u 15 (0,75%), wady układu moczowego – u 24 (1,2%), serca – u 9 (0,45%), przewodu pokarmowego – u 24 (1,2%), wady wzroku – u 236 (11,8%), choroby alergiczne – u 597 (30,1%), astma oskrzelowa – u 33 (1,51%) badanych. Z powodu chorób endokrynologicznych leczonych jest 15 (0,75%) dzieci. U 66/934 (7,06%) chłopców rozpoznano wady układu moczopłciowego. U 402 (20,2%) dzieci rozpoznano wadę postawy,z czego u 20 (1%) wady były utrwalone. Wnioski. Opieka pediatryczna w szkołach jest niezadowalająca. Najważniejszymi problemami zdrowotnymi u dzieci klas I–III są choroby alergiczne oraz wady postawy, na co wpływ mogą mieć czynniki środowiskowe. W celu poprawy stanu zdrowia dzieci konieczna jest edukacja prozdrowotna dzieci, a szczególnie rodziców

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Background. Increase in civilization diseases prevalence has also been noticeable in children worldwide. Objectives. The aim of this study was to assess the health situation of Wroclaw’s children during the first three years of school education. Material and methods. The study included 1984 children (97.92%), 934 boys (47%) and 1050 girls (53%), who were attending 26 randomly selected public schools in Wrocław. The study was conducted in 2009–2011. 4000 questionnaires on past and current chronic diseases as well as developmental disturbances were given to legal guardians of children taking part in the project. Results. Genetic disorders and syndromes were present in 15 (0.75%) children, malformations of urinary system in 24 (1.2%), heart defects in 9 (0.45%), digestive system disease in 24 (1.2%), vision defects in 236 (11.8%), allergy in 597 (30.1%) and asthma in 33 (1.51%) participants. 15 (0.75%) children were treated due to endocrinological diseases. In 66/934 (7.06%) boys genital organs malformations were diagnosed. Stature defect was diagnosed in 402 (20.2%) examined, including 20 (1%) with fixed defects. Conclusions. Pediatric care provided in school is unsatisfactory. Allergy and stature defects dominated among all found disorders that could result from environmental factors. Effective education of healthy lifestyle should help to improve health status of school children.

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Microbiological hazard in buildings based on the example of dwelling houses and public utility buildings in Warsaw

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Wójcik A.

Acta Universitatis Lodziensis. Folia Biologica et Oecologica

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2014

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tom 10

101-106

PL

W pracy zawarto wstępne opracowanie badań mykologicznych w budynkach mieszkalnych i gmachach użyteczności publicznej w Warszawie i okolicy. Badania dotyczą jakościowego rozpoznania fungi w obiektach z sześciu kategorii, które wydzielono w zależności od wieku budynków oraz ich przeznaczenia: mieszkania w tzw. „nowym budownictwie” oraz w obiektach około dwudziestoletnich i starszych, a także w dwudziestoletnich domach jednorodzinnych. W zakres analiz weszły również próby pochodzące z dwóch zabytkowych kamienic umieszczonych w rejestrze zabytków Narodowego Instytutu Dziedzictwa. Dokonano również próby zaklasyfikowania stwierdzonych gatunków grzybów pleśniowych do grupy BSL (Biological Safety Level), w celu wskazania ich potencjalnego oddziaływania alergogennego na użytkowników budynków. W ponad połowie obiektów najczęściej izolowano Alternaria alternata (55% przypadków) oraz grzyby z rodzajów Aspergillus i Penicillium, w tym Aspergillus niger, który zidentyfikowano w 33% badanych obiektów: w budynkach zaniedbanych, w tym niezamieszkałych od przynajmniej roku.

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This paper contains preliminary results of mycological research in residential and public buildings in Warsaw and its surroundings. The study focuses on the qualitative survey of fungi in buildings of various categories. It includes research objects divided into six categories depending on the age of the buildings and their use: new buildings and the objects of about twenty years and older, as well as twenty-year single-family houses. Two houses that are in the registry of monuments (National Heritage Institute) were also in the scope of the analysis. There have also been attempts to classify the identified species of fungi into groups of BSL (Biological Safety Level), in order to identify their potential allergenic impact on buildings users. In more than half of the studied objects the most frequently isolated species was Alternaria alternata (55% of cases) and fungi of the genera Aspergillus and Penicillium. Aspergillus niger was identified in 33% of the objects, exclusively in the neglected buildings, including those abandoned for at least one year.

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Occupational allergy to birds within the population of Polish bird keepers employed in zoo gardens

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Świderska-Kiełbik S. , Krakowiak A. , Wiszniewska M. , Nowakowska-Świrta E. , Walusiak-Skorupa J. , Śliwkiewicz K. , Pałczyński C.

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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2011

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tom 24

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nr 3

292-303

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Objectives: To evaluate the risk factors for the development of occupational allergy to birds among Polish zoo garden keepers. Methods: A total of 200 bird zookeepers employed in the Polish zoo gardens in Łódź, Warsaw, Gdańsk, Chorzów and Płock and exposed occupationally to bird allergens were examined using a questionnaire, skin prick tests (SPTs) to common allergens and bird allergens, spirometry and cytograms of nasal swab. The level of total IgE in serum and serum-specific IgE to parrot, canary, pigeon feathers and serum were also evaluated. Results: Eight percent of bird zookeepers were sensitized to at least one of the bird allergens. The most frequent allergens yielding positive SPT results were D. farinae - 32 cases (16%), D. pteronyssinus - 30 cases (15%) and grass pollens (16.5%). In the studied group, allergen-specific IgE against bird allergens occurred with the following frequency: 87 (43.5%) against canary feathers and/or serum, 80 (40%) against parrot feathers and/or serum and 82 (41%) against pigeon feathers and/or serum. Occupational allergy was diagnosed in 39 (26.5%) cases, occupational rhinitis was present in 22 (15%) cases, occupational asthma in 20 (13.6%) subjects, occupational conjunctivitis in 18 (12.2%) cases, whereas occupational skin diseases in 11 (7.5%) cases. More eosinophils were found in nose swab cytograms among bird zookeepers with occupational airway allergy. Conclusions: The findings indicate that occupational allergy to birds is an important health problem among zoo bird keepers in Poland.

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Organic dust induced pulmonary diseases Kazimierz Dolny, Poland, 10-12 October 2003. I International Scientific Training Congress

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Dutkiewicz J.

Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine

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2004

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tom 11

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nr 1

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Definition of immunogenic carbohydrate epitopes.

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Paschinger K. , Fabini G. , Schuster D. , Rendić D. , Iain B.H Wilson

Acta Biochimica Polonica

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2005

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tom 52

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nr 3

629-632

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Carbohydrates are known as sources of immunological cross-reactivity of allergenic significance. In celery and in cypress pollen, the major allergens Api g 5 and Cup a 1 are recognised by antisera raised against anti-horseradish peroxidase and by patients' IgE which apparently bind carbohydrate epitopes; mass spectrometric analysis of the tryptic peptides and of their N-glycans showed the presence of oligosaccharides carrying both xylose and core α1,3-fucose residues. Core α1,3-fucose residues are also a feature of invertebrates: genetic and biochemical studies on the fruitfly Drosophila melanogaster, the parasitic trematode Schistosoma mansoni and the nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans indicate that these organisms possess core α1,3-fucosyltransferases. Various experiments have shown that fucosyltransferases from both fly and worm are responsible in vivo and in vitro for the synthesis of N-glycans which cross-react with anti-horseradish peroxidase; thus, we can consider these enzymes as useful tools in generating standard compounds for testing cross-reactive carbohydrate epitopes of allergenic interest.

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Allergies, asthma or hypersensitivity to NSAIDs – are they an equally important risk factor for the development of a specific CRS phenotype?

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Stryjewska-Makuch G. , Janik M. , Kolebacz B. , Ścierski W. , Lisowska G.

Otolaryngologia Polska

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2020

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tom 74(2)

8-16

EN

Introduction: CRS is a complex systemic disease affecting more than 10% of the population. There are two main types of CRS phenotypes: CRSwNP and CRSsNP. In the Caucasian population, the prevalence of inflammation markers typical of the Th1 profile is observed in CRSsNP, whereas Th2 and Th17 in CRSwNP. Th2 inflammation is observed in the CRSwNP phenotype with concomitant allergies, asthma or hypersensitivity to NSAIDs. Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate, based on the authors’ own material, whether allergies, asthma or hypersensitivity to NSAIDs were a risk factor for the development of a specific CRS phenotype. An attempt was also made to investigate the influence of comorbidities on the extent of sinus endoscopic procedures, which depended on the severity of inflammation. Methods: In the years 2006–2015, ESS was performed on 2217 patients with different CRS phenotypes. Patients with an allergy, bronchial asthma and hypersensitivity to NSAIDs were subjected to analysis. Results: Based on logistic regression, it was found that among the mentioned comorbidities, only asthma (P < 0.0001) and hypersensitivity to NSAIDs (P = 0.0007) significantly affect the occurrence of the phenotype with polyps, whereas the impact of allergies is statistically insignificant (P = 0.1909). The relationship between the type of ESS and CRS phenotypes is statistically significant (P < 0.0001). Conclusions: Bronchial asthma and hypersensitivity to NSAIDs have a statistically significant effect on the occurrence of the CRSwNP phenotype. This effect was not observed in allergies. The impact of allergies, asthma and hypersensitivity on the phenotype was observed in the group of patients subjected to the most extensive surgery (ESS 4).

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Alergia sezonowa w (wielkim) mieście

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Steszenko J.

Zieleń Miejska

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2017

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tom Nr 5

19--21

PL

Wiosna to trudny czas dla osób cierpiących na alergię wziewną. Nieżyt nosa, kichanie, łzawienie i pieczenie oczu to najczęstsze jej objawy. Jednak mimo stereotypów, roślinnym alergenem powietrznym mogą być nie tylko pyłki, a rekcja alergiczna nie musi powodować całkowitej rezygnacji z kontaktu z gatunkami kwitnącymi.

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TGF-β1, IL-10 and IL-4 in colostrum of allergic and nonallergic mothers

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Marek A. , Zagierski M. , Liberek A. , Aleksandrowicz E. , Korzon M. , Krzykowski G. , Kamińska B. , Szlagatys-Sidorkiewicz A.

Acta Biochimica Polonica

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2009

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tom 56

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nr 3

411-414

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Objective: To determine transforming growth factor (TGF) β1, interleukin (IL) 4, and IL-10 concentrations in human milk and to assess the relationship between allergic disorders in mothers and the content of the interleukins in their milk. Material and methods: Thirty allergic and 46 healthy mothers were included in the study. Colostrum was collected 2-3 days after delivery. Cytokine concentrations were determined with commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent systems. Results: TGF-β1was found in milk from 23 women in the control group (53.49%) and 11 in the allergy group (37.93%). When TGF-β1 was present, the median concentration was higher in the allergy group than in the control (61.5 and 30.4 pg/mL, respectively; P < 0.004). IL-10 was present in the colostrum of all the women and the median IL-10 concentration did not differ between the allergy (50.5 pg/mL) and control (51.5 pg/mL) groups. The probability of occurrence of a positive IL-4 value in the allergy group was greater than in the control group (chi-squared [df=1] = 2.60, P < 0.053). Median IL-4 level did not differ significantly between the two groups (0.5 and 0.5 pg/mL respectively). Conclusions: TGF-β1 was detected less often in the colostrum of allergic mothers than in that of mothers without allergy (but the difference was not statistically significant). IL-4 was found more often in the colostrum of allergic mothers than nonallergic ones. The allergy status did not correlate with IL-10 concentration.

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A study on respiratory allergy problems among local people of Serampore sub-division of West Bengal, India during spring season

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Sermin S. , Koley D. , Ganguly A. , Ghosh N. , Talukdar P.

World News of Natural Sciences

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2019

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tom 26

29-35

EN

Allergic over burden increases at an alarming rate worldwide. In India allergy becomes a major health problem from last decade with increasing urbanization. The study is aimed to know the allergic problems among the common people of Serampore sub division of West Bengal, India. A survey was conducted on 100 randomly selected people of the study area. The allergic patients were asked about their time of onset of allergy, duration, symptoms etc. Most of the patients were found to suffer from allergy mostly at spring season. In the study area Moringaoleifera and Buteamonosperma plants were found in large numbers. The antigenic extracts from pollen grains of these plants were prepared and specific IgE against these allergens in the patient sera were determined. Most of the patient showed high IgE titre against the pollen antigen of Moringaoleifera. This is a potent aero-allergen in the study area.

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Influence of allergic rhinitis in children and adolescents with recurrent headache

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Passali F. M. , Spinosi M. C. , Mignacco G. , Cingi C. , Rodriguez H. A. , Passali D.

Otolaryngologia Polska

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2018

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tom 72(2)

50-59

EN

Introduction: Migraine and allergies are common occurrences. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between respiratory allergy and cephalalgic migraine in childhood. Materials and Methods: We screened 800 children for headache and its characteristics. After that we investigated the presence of allergy performing prick tests, rhinoscopy, endoscopy, rhinomanometry, nasal cytology and mucociliary clearance tests. Results: Out of 800 children screened, 96 suffered from headache. Among these, 67 resulted to suffered from both headache and allergy. We found a significant correlation between allergy and headache onset in the morning and headache onset in the evening in non-allergic subjects. The average duration of the a headache attack was independent from the presence of allergy, as well as the frequency of the cephalalgy attacks, and the localization of the pain. Prodromal symptoms connected with headache were reported to be: dizziness, aurea, sparkling scotoma, nausea and vomiting, and they were associated with absence of allergy. We also found a relationship between female gender and headache onset, but in teen-agers only. Paracetamol or FANS were used in the majority of cases, but antihistaminic therapy and/or nasal topical sprays were also reported. Discussion: For an effective diagnostic and therapeutic approach to migraine, the pediatrician should take into account atopy and its related allergic manifestations requiring a consultation with an otolaryngologist or allergist, if necessary. Our findings also stress the potential role of medicines that are not usually utilized for migraine attacks, such as antihistamines or decongestionant nasal sprays.

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Influence of allergic rhinitis in children and adolescents with recurrent headache

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Passali F. M. , Spinosi M. C. , Mignacco G. , Cingi C. , Rodriguez H. A. , Passali D.

Polish Journal of Otolaryngology

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2018

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tom 72

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nr 2

50-59

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Introduction: Migraine and allergies are common occurrences. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between respiratory allergy and cephalalgic migraine in childhood. Materials and Methods: We screened 800 children for headache and its characteristics. After that we investigated the presence of allergy performing prick tests, rhinoscopy, endoscopy, rhinomanometry, nasal cytology and mucociliary clearance tests. Results: Out of 800 children screened, 96 suffered from headache. Among these, 67 resulted to suffered from both headache and allergy. We found a significant correlation between allergy and headache onset in the morning and headache onset in the evening in non-allergic subjects. The average duration of the a headache attack was independent from the presence of allergy, as well as the frequency of the cephalalgy attacks, and the localization of the pain. Prodromal symptoms connected with headache were reported to be: dizziness, aurea, sparkling scotoma, nausea and vomiting, and they were associated with absence of allergy. We also found a relationship between female gender and headache onset, but in teen-agers only. Paracetamol or FANS were used in the majority of cases, but antihistaminic therapy and/or nasal topical sprays were also reported. Discussion: For an effective diagnostic and therapeutic approach to migraine, the pediatrician should take into account atopy and its related allergic manifestations requiring a consultation with an otolaryngologist or allergist, if necessary. Our findings also stress the potential role of medicines that are not usually utilized for migraine attacks, such as antihistamines or decongestionant nasal sprays.

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Allergies, asthma or hypersensitivity to NSAIDs – are they an equally important risk factor for the development of a specific CRS phenotype?

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Stryjewska-Makuch G. , Janik M. , Kolebacz B. , Ścierski W. , Lisowska G.

Polish Journal of Otolaryngology

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2020

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tom 74

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nr 2

8-16

EN

Introduction: CRS is a complex systemic disease affecting more than 10% of the population. There are two main types of CRS phenotypes: CRSwNP and CRSsNP. In the Caucasian population, the prevalence of inflammation markers typical of the Th1 profile is observed in CRSsNP, whereas Th2 and Th17 in CRSwNP. Th2 inflammation is observed in the CRSwNP phenotype with concomitant allergies, asthma or hypersensitivity to NSAIDs. Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate, based on the authors’ own material, whether allergies, asthma or hypersensitivity to NSAIDs were a risk factor for the development of a specific CRS phenotype. An attempt was also made to investigate the influence of comorbidities on the extent of sinus endoscopic procedures, which depended on the severity of inflammation. Methods: In the years 2006–2015, ESS was performed on 2217 patients with different CRS phenotypes. Patients with an allergy, bronchial asthma and hypersensitivity to NSAIDs were subjected to analysis. Results: Based on logistic regression, it was found that among the mentioned comorbidities, only asthma (P < 0.0001) and hypersensitivity to NSAIDs (P = 0.0007) significantly affect the occurrence of the phenotype with polyps, whereas the impact of allergies is statistically insignificant (P = 0.1909). The relationship between the type of ESS and CRS phenotypes is statistically significant (P < 0.0001). Conclusions: Bronchial asthma and hypersensitivity to NSAIDs have a statistically significant effect on the occurrence of the CRSwNP phenotype. This effect was not observed in allergies. The impact of allergies, asthma and hypersensitivity on the phenotype was observed in the group of patients subjected to the most extensive surgery (ESS 4).

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Life quality of patients with allergy

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Jedrzejewska B. , Cimek I. , Kowalska M.

Polish Journal of Environmental Studies

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2004

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tom 13

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nr Suppl.2, Part 1

EN

Allergic diseases are categorized as civilization diseases. The highest rise of sick count is reported in highly developed countries. The course of these illnesses is very long and require long-term therapy, and a high level of patients dedication. They pose a great threat of medical and social nature. The aim of the study was to determine how allergic diseases influence the quality of life of the patients. The study was carried out amongst 110 people with allergy-based diseases. The tool used was the standard interview questionnaire. Amongst the group, 58.2% were women, and 64.5% lived in a city, in 57.3% of the cases allergy has occurred after reaching the age of 18. 59.1% required constant therapy. Because of the disease 35.5% of patients had to change the family's diet. 27.3% had to remove all animals, 15.5% had to remove house plants, 57.7% changed the way of doing laundry and cleaning. Because of the disease, 33.6% had to limit contact with other people.