Mothers' emotional states and attitudes regarding their children with asthma.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the associations of asthma with the psychological profile (depression and anxiety) of children with asthma and their mothers as well as the attitudes of these mothers toward their children and their family relationships.

Methods: Sixty-four children with asthma, 60 healthy children and their mothers were included in the study. The Children's Depression Inventory (CDI) and Childhood Anxiety Sensitivity Index (CASI) were applied to the children.

[Genotypes of rhinoviruses in children and adults patients with acute respiratory tract infections].

Rhinovirus (RV) is one of the most frequent causative agent of acute respiratory tract infections in the world. The virus may cause a mild cold, as well as more serious clinical symptoms in patients with immune system deficiency or comorbidities. Rhinoviruses have been identified by molecular methods under three types: RV-A, RV-B and RV-C.

Comparison of diagnostic tests for suspected cow's milk allergy in children with atopic dermatitis.

Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. A third of pediatric AD patients have also food allergy. Although food challenge test is gold standard test for the diagnosis of food allergies, they should be administered by experienced physicians, considering that the test is time-consuming and carries some risks.

Evaluation of children with steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome in terms of allergies.

Background: The etiology of minimal-change disease is not fully known, it is believed to be mediated by the immune system. Minimal-change disease also reported as having association with atopy. In this study, atopy history, the levels of serum IgE, and skin prick test in children with steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome were investigated.

A case of mitral papillary muscle rupture due to blunt chest trauma.

Mitral regurgitation due to papillary muscle rupture after blunt chest trauma is uncommon. Sudden onset severe mitral regurgitation may lead to death due to heart failure if surgical repair is delayed. A previously healthy 12-year-old girl underwent splenectomy and chest tube insertion for pneumothorax after a traffic accident in a vehicle 15 days before.

Is there an increase in the prevalence of allergic diseases among schoolchildren from the Aegean region of Turkey?

The prevalence of asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, and allergic skin disorders (urticaria and atopic dermatitis) was investigated between the years 1993 and 1994 in the Aegean region of Turkey and was found to be 3.8, 4.6, 12.

Hair zinc level in Down syndrome.

Immunological, endocrinological, and haematological abnormalities are relatively common in people with Down syndrome (Cuadrado & Barrena, 1996; Decoq & Vincker, 1995; Hestnes et al., 1991; Sustrova & Strbak, 1994; Nespoli, Burgio, Ugazio & Maccario, 1993; Kempski, Chessells & Reeves, 1997; Kivivuori, Rajantie, & Siimes, 1996; David et al., 1996; Gjertson, Sturm & Berger, 1999).