Publications by authors named "Daniele Berra"
The effect of height on pollen concentration is not well documented and little is known about the near-ground vertical profile of airborne pollen. This is important as most measuring stations are on roofs, but patient exposure is at ground level. Our study used a big data approach to estimate the near-ground vertical profile of pollen concentrations based on a global study of paired stations located at different heights.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Ragweed allergy represents a challenge for allergists due to its increase in some geographic areas, mainly northern Italy.
Objectives: To compare two allergy centers in northern Italy by analyzing both the pollen count and the patient characteristics (sensitization and allergy prevalence) over a 10-year period.
Methods: Pollen counts for 10 years (2004-2013) were evaluated and compared in the two centers.
Background: Few studies have compared the effects of immunotherapy and inhaled steroids. The main limitation of such studies is the long duration required to fully appreciate the effects of immunotherapy.
Objective: To compare the effects of inhaled budesonide and sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) in mild persistent asthma for up to 5 years.
Background: Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) has proven efficacy in treating respiratory allergy.
Objective: To compare the clinical and functional effects and the effect on nasal eosinophils of SLIT with either single or combination allergens.
Methods: We performed an open-labeled, controlled, 4 parallel-group randomized study with 58 patients sensitized to birch and grasses only who had rhinitis and bronchial hyperreactivity in both pollen seasons.
Background: Venom immunotherapy is an effective method for the treatment of Hymenoptera venom allergy. Different extracts and treatment schedules are available.
Objective: To compare the safety and efficacy of immunotherapy in 3 cohorts of patients sensitized to Vespula species.