Publications by authors named "Natalia Rodriguez-Otero"
Hymenoptera venom allergy (HVA) is a potentially life-threatening condition, making accurate diagnosis crucial for identifying significant IgE sensitizations and enabling effective venom immunotherapy. In this review, we provide a detailed overview of biomarkers for the molecular diagnosis of IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to Hymenoptera insect venoms in clinical practice, and we present, in a structured manner, their importance in differentiating genuine sensitizations versus cross-sensitizations using different diagnostic procedures. Updated algorithms are provided, along with the advantages and limitations of molecular diagnosis approaches.
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- Allergic rhinitis is a common health problem, affecting many people and getting worse because of climate change and pollution.
- Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is a special treatment that can help people with allergies, and it's shown to be effective and cost-effective compared to standard treatments.
- Recent studies found that AIT treatments like subcutaneous and sublingual immunotherapy are not just effective but also save money in the long run, especially when combined with other treatments for allergies and asthma.