Search for dissertations about: "main allergens"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words main allergens.

  2. 6. Allergenic characterization of the domestic mite Dermatophagoides siboney

    Author : Rafael Ferrándiz; Marianne Van Hage-Hamsten; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Allergic reactions to Pyroglyphid mites of the genus Dennatophagoides play an important role in the pathogenesis of asthma and other atopic diseases. Dermatophagoides siboney was described in Cuba in 1982. D. pteronyssinus and D. READ MORE

  4. 7. Contact allergy to fragrances. With a focus on hydroperoxides of linalool and hydroperoxides of limonene

    Author : Thanisorn Sukakul; Yrkes- och miljödermatologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; contact allergy; fragrance; repeated open application test ROAT ; limonene; linalool; oxidized terpenes;

    Abstract : Patch testing with fragrance allergens has been performed for over half a century, and the protocol has been continually developed and standardised. Fragrance mixes I and II and Myroxylon pereirae resin are commonly used as screening fragrance allergens in patch testing. READ MORE

  5. 8. Consumers, cosmetics and skin sensitizers

    Author : Kerem Yazar; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Chemical products, cosmetics and other products handled by consumers and workers frequently contain contact allergens (skin sensitizers). Contact allergens are low-molecular substances which may induce contact allergy (Type IV allergy) after contact with skin. READ MORE

  6. 9. Studies of the prevalence of asthma and allergy i Costa Rican school children

    Author : Manuel E. Soto-Quiros; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Asthma; rhinitis; eczema; children; prevalence; Costa Rica;

    Abstract : Objectives The main aims of our study were: To determine the prevalence and severity of asthma, rhinitis, rhinoconjuntivitis and dermatitis in school children from Costa Rica (I, IV, V) to make international comparisons and to identify possible risk factors associated with these conditions (II, III).Methods Using nationally representative samples of 9931 school children from Costa Rica during the last 10 years (from 1989 to 1998) we have performed three studies. READ MORE

  7. 10. Allergic diseases and bronchial hyperreactivity in Estonian children in relation to environmental influences

    Author : Marie Vasar; Kajsu Juntunen-Backman; Lii Jannus-Pruljan; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : This thesis is based on the cross-sectional and prospective study of Estonian children. The aim of this thesis was to assess the prevalence of allergic diseases and respiratory symptoms in Estonian schoolchildren and in young children, to study environmental risk factors for allergic diseases and repiratory symptoms. READ MORE