Background. The pathogenesis of allergic conjunctivitis has not been clearly established. Moreover, previous studies fail to consider human models of allergic conjunctivitis.
Xiaofen Zheng, Juan Yao, Bing Li
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Skin reactivity in allergic conjunctivitis
Background: Allergic conjunctivitis is caused by an IgE-mediated mechanism or immediate hypersensitivity due to allergen direct contact on the conjunctival surface of sensitized patients, which elicits mastocyte activation and inflammatory mediators ...
Pablo Andrés Miranda-Machado+1 more
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Prevalence and comorbidity of allergic diseases in preschool children [PDF]
PurposeAllergic disease and its comorbidities significantly influence the quality of life. Although the comorbidities of allergic diseases are well described in adult populations, little is known about them in preschool children. In the present study, we
Hyeong Yun Kim+7 more
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Vision Changes After Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
ABSTRACT Background Literature about ocular toxicity after head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment is scarce. This study aimed to describe visual function and ocular symptoms among HNC patients. Methods The study used a cross‐sectional design. Two surveys, The National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire (NEI‐VFQ) and an Ocular Symptom Scale ...
Hsiao‐Lan Wang+7 more
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Immunopathology of Allergic Conjunctivitis
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. Cellular and soluble mediators play a major role in the pathophysiology of allergic conjunctivitis.
DeGaulle I. Chigbu, Bhawanjot K. Minhas
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Bee products as alternatives in the treatment of viral infections
Abstract Medicines used in the treatment of viral infections usually reduce symptoms. There is a need to develop drugs that inhibit the viruses and do not merely relieve the symptoms. Natural bee products possess many pharmacological properties and are widely used in folk medicine. There are many studies on the antibacterial effects of bee products but
Michał Otręba+3 more
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Prevalence of allergic conjunctivitis in school children of Karachi [PDF]
Objective: To determine the prevalence of allergic conjunctivitis in children in selected schools in Karachi, Pakistan.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in September and October 2008 as part of the School Eye Health Initiative launched by
Ahmad, Khabir+6 more
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Can Twitter be a source of information on allergy? Correlation of pollen counts with tweets reporting symptoms of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and names of antihistamine drugs [PDF]
Pollen forecasts are in use everywhere to inform therapeutic decisions for patients with allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (ARC). We exploited data derived from Twitter in order to identify tweets reporting a combination of symptoms consistent with a case ...
Carloni, E+7 more
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Pediatric Conjunctivitis: A Review of Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Management
Conjunctivitis is a common pediatric problem and is broadly divided into infectious and non-infectious etiologies. Bacterial conjunctivitis makes up the majority of cases in children and often presents with purulent discharge and mattering of the eyelids.
Matthew J. Mahoney+4 more
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Exacerbation of signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis by a controlled adverse environment challenge in subjects with a history of dry eye and ocular allergy [PDF]
Background: The goal of this study was to assess the effect of a controlled adverse environment (CAE) challenge on subjects with both allergic conjunctivitis and dry eye.
Paul J Gomes+5 more
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