Nickel sensitivity in asthma patients.

Nickel sulphate frequently causes allergic contact dermatitis; less known effects are nasal inflammation (rhinitis) and bronchial asthma. In this study, we aimed to find if there is a relationship between asthma and nickel sensitivity. Asthmatic patient, non-asthmatic atopic, and healthy control groups were patch tested with nickel sulphate.

The incidence of atopy in adults with recurrent secretory otitis media: screening with Phadiatop.

Objectives: This is a preliminary report of a relatively new method, Phadiatop, in screening atopic adult patients with recurrent secretory otitis media (SOM). The sensitivity and specificity, and its use in atopic adult patients with recurrent SOM were evaluated.

Patients And Methods: Eighty-four patients (54 females, 30 males; mean age 36.

Pulmonary aspiration of nasal secretions in patients with chronic sinusitis and asthma.

Background: The role of silent aspiration of nasal secretions in the pathogenesis of asthma has often been questioned.

Objective: To investigate the presence of pulmonary aspiration of nasal secretions during sleep in patients with chronic sinusitis and asthma and in healthy controls.

Design: Prospective, controlled trial.