Therapeutic Targets in Allergic Conjunctivitis
Pharmaceuticals, 2022 Allergic conjunctivitis (AC) is a common condition resulting from exposure to allergens such as pollen, animal dander, or mold. It is typically mediated by allergen-induced crosslinking of immunoglobulin E attached to receptors on primed conjunctival mast cells, which results in mast cell degranulation and histamine release, as well as the release of ...
Bisant A. Labib, DeGaulle I. Chigbu
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Tear ferning test and pathological effects on ocular surface before and after topical cyclosporine in vernal keratoconjunctivitis patients [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a rare ocular surface inflammatory disease that affects mainly boys in the first decade of life.
Bianchi, Guia +6 more
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Ocular morbidity in children with allergic conjunctivitis: A rural-urban survey
Nigerian Journal of Medicine, 2023 Background: Allergic conjunctivitis occasionally may result in some ocular morbidities. This ranges from innocuous to severe forms of ocular disorders. Aim: This study reports and compares ocular morbidities among children with ocular allergies living in
Valerie Nawem Ihinose Abiola +3 more
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Prevalence of disorders recorded in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels attending primary-care veterinary practices in England [PDF]
, 2015 Concerns have been raised over breed-related health issues in purebred dogs, but reliable prevalence estimates for disorders within specific breeds are sparse.
Brodbelt, D C +5 more
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Cross-sensitization between poppy seed and buckwheat in a food-allergic patient with poppy seed anaphylaxis [PDF]
, 2006 The opium poppy, Papaver somniferum L., is the source of both poppy seeds and opium. The commercially available seeds are widely used as ingredients for various kinds of food.
Oppel, T., Thomas, P., Wollenberg, A.
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Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2014 Objective:In this study, we aimed to evaluate coexistent allergic conjunctivitis with allergic rhinitis in Van province and the patients’ quality of life in this region.Methods:A total of 94 patients who were admitted to the Otorhinolaryngology Clinics ...
Ayfer Ulçay Belgü +5 more
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Recognition of allergic conjunctivitis in patients with allergic rhinitis [PDF]
World Allergy Organization Journal, 2013 To identify the incidence of allergic conjunctivitis in patients with allergic rhinitis.One hundred and eighty seven consecutive patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) were directly questioned if they have allergic conjunctivitis (AC) and this was clarified using standard screening questions relating to red, itchy and watery eyes recorded through a total
Williams, DC +3 more
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IMMUNOPATHOLOGY OF ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS
European Medical Journal, 2020 Allergic conjunctivitis is predominantly an immunoglobulin E-mediated hypersensitivity reaction to environmental allergens. Allergic diseases affect >30% of the world’s population, of which 40% report associated ocular manifestations.
DeGaulle I. Chigbu, Bhawanjot K. Minhas
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Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2019 Purpose: With increasing environmental pollution, the incidence of allergic conjunctivitis is increasing. Newer anti-allergic medications with combined anti-histaminic and mast cell stabilization action can help reducing the use of topical steroids for ...
Lakshey Dudeja +4 more
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Sex hormones in allergic conjunctivitis: altered levels of circulating androgens and estrogens in children and adolescents with vernal keratoconjunctivitis [PDF]
, 2015 PURPOSE: Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic allergic disease mainly affecting boys in prepubertal age and usually recovering after puberty.
Bonini, S. +4 more
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