Publications by authors named "E Fernandez-Caldas"
Article Synopsis
- * The discovery of 26 B. tropicalis allergens, some cross-reactive with other mite species, complicates diagnosis and treatment options for allergies, though advancements in component-resolved diagnostics aid in this process.
- * Immunotherapy using B. tropicalis extracts is effectively implemented in various countries, but there is a challenge with the limited availability of standardized extracts, despite significant research contributions over the past five decades on allergen characterization and potential impacts of climate change.
Article Synopsis
- Mosquito allergy manifests mainly as skin reactions during and after bites, along with other allergic responses like asthma, linked to different allergens from the mosquitoes.
- There are two primary types of mosquito allergy: cutaneous reactions triggered by salivary allergens and respiratory reactions due to somatic allergens, with cutaneous reactions being the main focus of research.
- Despite limited studies on immunotherapy for mosquito-related allergies, symptom management and preventative measures against mosquito bites remain the primary approaches in clinical practice, highlighting a need for further research in this area.
Article Synopsis
- - Allergic diseases, including asthma, are on the rise globally, with allergies contributing significantly to asthma development in about 60% of adults and 80% of children.
- - Common allergens linked to asthma include pollens, mites, fungi, and animal dander, with fungi being a major cause of respiratory issues that can be severe and hard to avoid.
- - There's a lack of detailed knowledge about fungal allergens compared to other allergens, which is important for accurate diagnosis, predicting asthma flare-ups, and creating personalized treatment plans as environmental conditions change.
Background: Exposure to mosquitoes in the Tropics is perennial, and their somatic and saliva antigens have shown IgE binding capacity, although it is not clear whether this is due to cross-reactivity or primary sensitization. Inhalation of these allergens could trigger an allergic response.
Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical relevance of sensitization to Aedes aegypti in a group of patients with allergic rhinitis.
Background: Allergy can start at early ages, with genetic and environmental factors contributing to its development.
Aim: The study aimed to describe the pattern of sensitisation and allergy in children and adolescents of Spanish versus Moroccan ancestry but born in the same rural area of Spain.
Methods: Participants were children and adolescents (3-19 years) of Spanish or Moroccan descent, born in Blanca, Murcia (Spain).