Search for dissertations about: "atopic diagnosis"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 17 swedish dissertations containing the words atopic diagnosis.

  2. 6. Atopic dermatitis in adults : epidemiological studies of comorbidity and studies of patients on systemic treatment

    Author : Lina Ivert; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common chronic skin disorders globally. It is an itchy inflammatory skin disease that can have a detrimental impact on health-related quality of life. In recent years, AD has been associated with non-atopic conditions, though this requires further exploration. READ MORE

  4. 7. Recombinant cat and mite allergens as tools in the study of diagnosis and treatment of allergy

    Author : Tiiu Saarne; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Allergic diseases, such as allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic eczema, are a major health problem world-wide, affecting up to 30% of the population. A large proportion of the patients are allergic to indoor allergens, such as mite and cat allergens, which are airborne and thus cause symptoms in the airways upon inhalation. READ MORE

  5. 8. Identification and characterization of allergen components of the opportunistic yeast Malassezia furfur

    Author : Arezou Zargari; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : allergen; atopic dermatitis; baculovirus; Candida albicans; CAP RAST; cDNA; confocal laser scanning microscopy; Escherichia coli; IgE; Malassezia furfur; monoclonal antibody; Pityrosporum orbiculare; recombinant allergen; yeast.;

    Abstract : The yeast Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum orbiculare) is a member of the human normal skin microflora. It has been suggested that this yeast plays an important role in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD). In 40-65% of patients with AD anti-M. furfur activity has been shown with skin tests and/or specific IgE serology. READ MORE

  6. 9. The middle ear : The inflammatory response in children with otitis media with effusion and the impact of atopy : clinical and histochemical studies

    Author : David S. Hurst; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Medical sciences; Allergy; atopy; eosinophil cationic protein; IL-5; tryptase; otitis media with effusion; in vitro testing; MEDICIN OCH VÅRD; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Medicine; medicin;

    Abstract : Otitis media with effusion (OME) is the major form of chronic relapsing inflammatory disease of the middle ear, constitutes the most common diagnosis for children under 15 years old and is the major cause of auditory dysfunction in pre-school children. OME is a disease more commonly found in allergic children. READ MORE

  7. 10. Aspects on the management of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis

    Author : Helen Larsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; eosinophilia; esophagitis; dysphagia; quality of life; bolus impaction;

    Abstract : Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an inflammatory disorder of the esophagus characterized by symptoms of esophageal dysfunction and eosinophilia in the esophageal mucosa. This condition may affect approximately 1% of the general population and is strongly associated with allergy/atopic diatheses. READ MORE