Publications by authors named "Leonel Del Rivero"
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- Latex-fruit syndrome (LFS) is an allergic condition where individuals react to both latex and certain plants, with papaya being a significant allergen due to its protein similarities with latex.
- A study involving 11 patients with LPS revealed that the majority were females with a history of severe allergic reactions to papaya, and many had additional allergies or medical conditions.
- The findings highlight the increased risk of anaphylaxis for latex-allergic individuals exposed to papaya, emphasizing the need for education on managing such allergic reactions effectively.
Background: The prevalence of asthma and obesity has increased last years implying important economical and social consequences. A relationship between asthma severity and obesity grade has been found. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate if obesity decline has a beneficial impact on asthma severity.
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