Identification of Aspergillus (A. flavus and A. niger) Allergens and Heterogeneity of Allergic Patients' IgE Response.

Aspergillus species (A. flavus and A. niger) are important sources of inhalant allergens.

Association of Aeroallergen Sensitization with Asthma Severity and Treatment.

Relationship between atopy and asthma is complex. Studies evaluating association between markers of atopy with asthma severity or lung function tests have failed to yield consistent results. A prospective cohort study was done at the Pediatric Chest Clinic at tertiary care university hospital, Delhi, India.

Serum interleukin-1beta as a marker for differentiation of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are diseases of airway inflammation with clinical and physiological similarities, making their differentiation difficult. Airway inflammatory changes are associated with systemic changes. However, no serum marker is known for their differentiation.