Publications by authors named "L G Cremonte"
Background: Egg allergy is one of the most frequent food allergies in childhood while adult onset of egg allergy is a rare condition.
Case Presentation: We report the case of a 30 years old man sent to our center in order to investigate gastrointestinal symptoms occurring since 2 years after egg and derivatives intake. He did not suffer from egg or other food allergies in childhood.
Article Synopsis
- Orofacial granulomatosis (OFG) is a condition characterized by inflammation in the mouth and face, with a study conducted on 39 patients from 10 Italian centers highlighting its clinical features and treatment approaches.
- The majority of patients had lip involvement, with some also presenting secondary conditions like Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome and a mean diagnostic delay of 3.4 years, indicating challenges in identifying the disease.
- Treatment methods varied, with steroids showing some effectiveness, and the need for established guidelines and databases was emphasized due to the complex nature of OFG and varying clinician expertise.
Hymenoptera Venom Allergy: Management of Children and Adults in Clinical Practice.
J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol
March 2020
Hymenoptera venom allergy is an epidemiologically underestimated condition and a major cause of morbidity worldwide. Preventing future allergic reactions in patients who experience a systemic reaction is based on the correct management of the emergency followed by an accurate diagnosis, prescription of adrenaline autoinjectors, and, where indicated, specific venom immunotherapy. Some epidemiological studies highlight our poor knowledge of this disease and the frequent inadequacy of its management.
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.
Angioedema due to C1--inhibitor deficiency may be hereditary (HAE) or acquired (AAE). AAE is a very rare condition, whose prevalence is possibly underestimated, as it is often unrecognized. AAE usually occurs after the fourth decade of life, and it is commonly associated to an underlying disease, mainly lymphoproliferative disorders.
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