Efficacy and safety of subcutaneous immunotherapy with polymerized allergen mixtures in polyallergic patients - ARES observational study.

Background: Administration of allergen mixtures of many components comprises the most common approach for American allergists regarding the management of polyallergic patients. European allergists, however, are more reluctant to this type of treatment due to the potential drawbacks of mixing extracts.

Research Design And Methods: To assess the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) with polymerized allergen mixtures without dilutional effect in polyallergic patients.

Lipid Transfer Protein Syndrome in a Non-Mediterranean Area.

Background: Plant food allergies associated with lipid transfer protein (LTP) have been widely described in the Mediterranean Basin.

Objective: The aim of this work was to describe the clinical profile and pollen sensitization of plant food- allergic patients sensitized to LTP in a non-Mediterranean area.

Methods: Patients with clear IgE-mediated symptoms associated with plant foods and a positive skin prick test (SPT) to Pru p 3 were included in a prospective study in the north of Spain.