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2. Short-term and medium-term clinical outcomes of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children: a prospective observational cohort study
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Glazyrina, Anastasia, Zholobova, Elena, Iakovleva, Ekaterina, Bobkova, Polina, Krasnaya, Ekaterina, Kovygina, Karina, Romanova, Olga, Blyuss, Oleg, Tutelman, Konstantin, Petrova, Polina, Bairashevskaia, Anastasiia, Rumyantsev, Mikhail, Korsunskiy, Anatoliy A., Kondrikova, Elena, Nargizyan, Anzhelika, Yusupova, Valeriya, Korobyants, Evgeniya, Sologub, Anna, Kurbanova, Seda, Suvorov, Aleksandr, Sigfrid, Louise, Buonsenso, Danilo, Peroni, Diego G., McArdle, Andrew James, Comberiati, Pasquale, and Munblit, Daniel
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- 2024
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3. Eosinophilia and potential antibody cross-reactivity between parasites in a child with pinworm and immune dysregulation: a case report
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Di Cicco, Maria, Bertolucci, Giulia, Gerini, Carlotta, Bruschi, Fabrizio, and Peroni, Diego G.
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- 2023
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4. Prevalence and risk factors of post-COVID-19 condition in adults and children at 6 and 12 months after hospital discharge: a prospective, cohort study in Moscow (StopCOVID)
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Pazukhina, Ekaterina, Andreeva, Margarita, Spiridonova, Ekaterina, Bobkova, Polina, Shikhaleva, Anastasia, El-Taravi, Yasmin, Rumyantsev, Mikhail, Gamirova, Aysylu, Bairashevskaia, Anastasiia, Petrova, Polina, Baimukhambetova, Dina, Pikuza, Maria, Abdeeva, Elina, Filippova, Yulia, Deunezhewa, Salima, Nekliudov, Nikita, Bugaeva, Polina, Bulanov, Nikolay, Avdeev, Sergey, Kapustina, Valentina, Guekht, Alla, DunnGalvin, Audrey, Comberiati, Pasquale, Peroni, Diego G., Apfelbacher, Christian, Genuneit, Jon, Reyes, Luis Felipe, Brackel, Caroline L. H., Fomin, Victor, Svistunov, Andrey A., Timashev, Peter, Mazankova, Lyudmila, Miroshina, Alexandra, Samitova, Elmira, Borzakova, Svetlana, Bondarenko, Elena, Korsunskiy, Anatoliy A., Carson, Gail, Sigfrid, Louise, Scott, Janet T., Greenhawt, Matthew, Buonsenso, Danilo, Semple, Malcolm G., Warner, John O., Olliaro, Piero, Needham, Dale M., Glybochko, Petr, Butnaru, Denis, Osmanov, Ismail M., and Munblit, Daniel
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- 2022
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5. ControL'Asma Project: new insights
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Tosca, Maria Angela, Licari, Amelia, Pistorio, Angela, Marseglia, Gian Luigi, Ciprandi, Giorgioe, Anastasio, Elisa, Brambilla, Ilaria, Caffarelli, Carlo, Chini, Loredana, Ciprandi, Riccardo, De Vittori, Valentina, Duse, Marzia, Di Cicco, Maria Elisa, Indinnimeo, Luciana, Kantar, Ahmad, Leone, Maddalena, Moschese, Viviana, Olcese, Roberta, Peroni, Diego G, Salmaso, Claudia, Silvestri, Michela Silvestri, and Zicari, Anna Maria
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Male ,Allergy ,medicine.medical_specialty ,adolescents ,asthma ,asthma control ,children ,lung function ,respiratory symptoms ,VAS ,Immunology ,Comorbidity ,Asthma management ,Very frequent ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,immune system diseases ,Hypersensitivity ,medicine ,Humans ,Immunology and Allergy ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Child ,Rhinitis ,Asthma ,Early onset ,business.industry ,Asthma symptoms ,medicine.disease ,Rhinitis, Allergic ,Settore MED/38 ,respiratory tract diseases ,Italy ,030228 respiratory system ,Family medicine ,Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health ,Pediatric allergy ,business - Abstract
The Italian Society of Paediatric Allergy and Immunology has developed the project "ControL'Asma," a nationwide study involved ten third-level pediatric allergy clinics across Italy. The first findings of the "ControL'Asma" project showed that asthma was more frequent in males, had an early onset and allergic phenotype with very frequent rhinitis comorbidity, uncontrolled, and partly controlled asthma affected about the half of subjects, and the assessment of asthma symptom perception by VAS could be a reliable tool in the asthma management.
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- 2020
6. Asthma in children and adolescents: the ControL'Asma project
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Licari, Amelia, Ciprandi, Giorgio, Marseglia, Gian Luigi, Silvestri, Michela, Tosca, Maria Angela, Anastasio, Elisa, Brambilla, Ilaria, Caffarelli, Carlo, Castagnoli, Riccardo, Chini, Loredana, Ciprandi, Riccardo, De Vittori, Valenina, Duse, Marzia, Di Cicco, Maria Elisa, Indinnimeo, Lucian, Kantar, Ahmad, Leone, Maddalena, Marinelli, Guido, Moschese, Viviana, Olcese, Roberta, Peroni, Diego G, Pistorio, Angela, Salmaso, Claudia, and Zicari, Anna Maria
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Male ,Adolescent ,respiratory symptoms ,lung function ,asthma ,asthma control ,children ,adolescents ,VAS ,Comorbidity ,Review ,Settore MED/38 ,respiratory tract diseases ,Italy ,Adolescents ,Asthma ,Asthma control ,Children ,Lung function ,Respiratory symptoms ,immune system diseases ,Hypersensitivity ,Humans ,Child ,Rhinitis - Abstract
The control of asthma is the objective of asthma management. However, it is difficult to obtain in clinical practice. The Italian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology promoted the nationwide project “ControL’Asma” to investigate the real situation in a group of children and adolescents with asthma. The preliminary outcomes demonstrated that many asthmatic subjects do not achieve adequate asthma control. Moreover, asthma in Italian children and adolescents was usually more frequent in males, had an early onset and allergic phenotype with very frequent rhinitis comorbidity, uncontrolled and partly controlled asthma affected about the half of subjects. However, this project suggested that the assessment of asthma symptom perception by VAS could be a reliable tool in the asthma management. (www.actabiomedica.it)
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- 2020
7. Nasal Polyps in Children: The Early Origins of a Challenging Adulthood Condition.
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Di Cicco, Maria E., Bizzoco, Francesca, Morelli, Elena, Seccia, Veronica, Ragazzo, Vincenzo, Peroni, Diego G., and Comberiati, Pasquale
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NASAL polyps ,SINUSITIS in children ,DUPILUMAB ,IMMUNODEFICIENCY ,BIOMARKERS ,CHRONIC diseases in children - Abstract
Nasal polyps (NPs) are benign inflammatory masses causing chronic nasal obstruction, usually associated with underlying chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), which are rarely reported in childhood. The interest in NPs has recently increased due to new therapeutic options, namely biological agents, such as dupilumab, and an update of the European position paper on this topic was released in 2020, providing a detailed classification for these lesions and also discussing diagnostic and therapeutic approaches also in children. In childhood, NPs usually represent red flags for systemic diseases, such as cystic fibrosis and immunodeficiencies. This review outlines the recent data on NPs in childhood, focusing on predisposing factors for CRS as well as on the potential endotypes in this particular age group, for which further studies are required in order to better clarify their pathogenesis and to identify molecular biomarkers that could help achieve more personalized treatments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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8. How changes in nutrition have influenced the development of allergic diseases in childhood
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Peroni Diego G, Bonomo Beatrice, Casarotto Serena, Boner Attilio L, and Piacentini Giorgio L
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Allergy ,Children ,Infant feeding ,Diet ,Nutrients ,Anti-oxidants ,Vitamin D ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 - Abstract
Abstract The increasing prevalence of allergic diseases in childhood in the last decades could be linked to concomitant dietary changes, especially with the modified and lower consumption of fruit, vegetables and minerals. The consumption of these foods by pregnant women and children in the first years of life seems to be associated with a reduced risk of asthma and related symptoms. Foods that can prevent the development of wheezing through their antioxidant effects contain vitamin C and selenium; blood levels of these elements correlate negatively with the risk of wheezing. Intake of vitamin E during pregnancy also appears to be correlated with a reduced risk of wheezing for the unborn child. Similarly, low intake of zinc and carotenoids by pregnant women is associated with an increased risk of wheezing and asthma in childhood. Fiber also has anti-inflammatory properties and protective effects against allergic diseases such as atopic dermatitis and asthma. The consumption of fat influences the development of the airways. Populations in Western countries have increased their consumption of n-6 PUFAs and, in parallel, reduced n-3 PUFAs. This has led to decreased production of PGE2, which is believed to have a protective effect against inflammation of the airways. Conflicting hypotheses also concern vitamin D; both an excess and a deficiency of vitamin D, in fact, have been associated with an increased risk of asthma. Further studies on the role of these substances are necessary before any conclusions can be drawn on a clinical level. Astratto La crescente prevalenza negli ultimi decenni delle malattie allergiche in età pediatrica potrebbe essere legata a concomitanti cambiamenti nella dieta, in particolare alla minore e modificata introduzione di frutta, verdura e minerali. Il consumo di questi alimenti da parte delle donne in gravidanza e dei bambini nei primi anni di vita sembra essere associato ad un ridotto rischio di asma e di sintomi correlati. Gli alimenti che possono prevenire lo sviluppo di respiro sibilante (wheezing) attraverso i loro effetti antiossidanti contengono vitamina C e selenio; i livelli ematici di questi elementi sono correlati negativamente con il rischio di wheezing. Inoltre l'assunzione di vitamina E durante la gravidanza sembra essere correlato con un rischio ridotto di respiro sibilante per il nascituro. Allo stesso modo, basso apporto di zinco e di carotenoidi in donne in gravidanza è associata ad un aumentato rischio di wheezing e asma nell'infanzia. Anche le fibre hanno proprietà anti-infiammatorie ed effetti protettivi contro le malattie allergiche come la dermatite atopica e l’asma. Il consumo di grassi influenza lo sviluppo delle vie aeree. Le popolazioni dei paesi occidentali hanno aumentato il loro consumo di n-6 PUFA e, parallelamente, ridotto n-3 PUFA. Ciò ha portato alla diminuzione della produzione di PGE2, che si ritiene abbia un effetto protettivo contro l'infiammazione delle vie aeree. Ipotesi contrastanti riguardano la vitamina D, sia un eccesso che una carenza di vitamina D, infatti, sono stati associati ad un aumentato rischio di asma. Ulteriori studi sul ruolo di queste sostanze sono necessari prima di trarre conclusioni sul piano clinico.
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9. Consensus statement of the Italian society of pediatric allergy and immunology for the pragmatic management of children and adolescents with allergic or immunological diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cardinale, Fabio, Ciprandi, Giorgio, Barberi, Salvatore, Bernardini, Roberto, Caffarelli, Carlo, Calvani, Mauro, Cavagni, Giovanni, Galli, Elena, Minasi, Domenico, del Giudice, Michele Miraglia, Moschese, Viviana, Novembre, Elio, Paravati, Francesco, Peroni, Diego G., Tosca, Maria Angela, Traina, Giovanni, Tripodi, Salvatore, Marseglia, Gian Luigi, and the SIAIP Task Force, and Amato, Doriana
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ALLERGIES ,ASTHMA ,ATOPIC dermatitis ,CONSENSUS (Social sciences) ,DRUG side effects ,EPIDEMICS ,FOOD allergy ,IMMUNIZATION ,IMMUNOLOGIC diseases ,IMMUNOTHERAPY ,RHINITIS ,TELEMEDICINE ,URTICARIA ,DECISION making in clinical medicine ,DISEASE management ,COVID-19 ,ADOLESCENCE ,CHILDREN - Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has surprised the entire population. The world has had to face an unprecedented pandemic. Only, Spanish flu had similar disastrous consequences. As a result, drastic measures (lockdown) have been adopted worldwide. Healthcare service has been overwhelmed by the extraordinary influx of patients, often requiring high intensity of care. Mortality has been associated with severe comorbidities, including chronic diseases. Patients with frailty were, therefore, the victim of the SARS-COV-2 infection. Allergy and asthma are the most prevalent chronic disorders in children and adolescents, so they need careful attention and, if necessary, an adaptation of their regular treatment plans. Fortunately, at present, young people are less suffering from COVID-19, both as incidence and severity. However, any age, including infancy, could be affected by the pandemic. Based on this background, the Italian Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology has felt it necessary to provide a Consensus Statement. This expert panel consensus document offers a rationale to help guide decision-making in the management of children and adolescents with allergic or immunologic diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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10. Microbiome Composition and Its Impact on the Development of Allergic Diseases.
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Peroni, Diego G., Nuzzi, Giulia, Trambusti, Irene, Di Cicco, Maria Elisa, and Comberiati, Pasquale
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ALLERGIES ,FOOD allergy ,ATOPIC dermatitis ,HUMAN microbiota ,THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Allergic diseases, such as food allergy (FA), atopic dermatitis (AD), and asthma, are heterogeneous inflammatory immune-mediated disorders that currently constitute a public health issue in many developed countries worldwide. The significant increase in the prevalence of allergic diseases reported over the last few years has closely paralleled substantial environmental changes both on a macro and micro scale, which have led to reduced microbial exposure in early life and perturbation of the human microbiome composition. Increasing evidence shows that early life interactions between the human microbiome and the immune cells play a pivotal role in the development of the immune system. Therefore, the process of early colonization by a "healthy" microbiome is emerging as a key determinant of life-long health. In stark contrast, the perturbation of such a process, which results in changes in the host-microbiome biodiversity and metabolic activities, has been associated with greater susceptibility to immune-mediated disorders later in life, including allergic diseases. Here, we outline recent findings on the potential contribution of the microbiome in the gastrointestinal tract, skin, and airways to the development of FA, AD, and asthma. Furthermore, we address how the modulation of the microbiome composition in these different body districts could be a potential strategy for the prevention and treatment of allergic diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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11. Correlation of skin barrier impairment in atopic dermatitis with aeroallergen sensitization.
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De Marchi, Federica, Piacentini, Giorgio L., Piazza, Michele, Sandri, Marco, Boner, Attilio L., and Peroni, Diego G.
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ATOPIC dermatitis ,SKIN turgor ,SKIN physiology ,ALLERGENS ,SYMPTOMS - Abstract
Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) often predates the development of allergic sensitization in the so-called atopic march. Several studies have pointed out epidermal barrier impairment as a major cause of this evolution. Objective: The present study aimed to assess atopic skin integrity by means of transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and Corneometer, and to investigate possible correlations between barrier integrity measurements and the degree of sensitization to aeroallergens (allergy score). Methods: Sixty-one children (6 months to 17 years old) with AD were clinically evaluated by the Scoring Atopic Dermatitis index. TEWL and Corneometer evaluations were performed on lesion sites as well as on healthy skin. The subjects underwent skin-prick testing, and the severity of allergic sensitization was assessed for each patient by summing all wheal diameters (the allergy score). The same tests were performed in 20 children without AD. Results: In patients with AD, TEWL and Corneometer results were found to be higher and lower, respectively, on eczematous areas in comparison with healthy skin, and differences were significantly correlated to the Scoring Atopic Dermatitis index (p < 0.0001 and p = 0.007, respectively). The TEWL result was significantly higher in nonlesional skin of the patients with AD compared with that of individuals without AD (p = 0.017). Of the patients with AD, 59% were sensitized to inhalant allergens; allergy scores were positively correlated with both AD duration (r = 0.63; p < 0.0001) and nonlesional skin TEWL values (r = 0.46; p = 0.002). No significant correlation was found between allergy scores and skin parameters in subjects without AD. Conclusion: Patients with AD are affected by barrier function impairment, even on noneczematous skin. This defect is associated with greater aeroallergen sensitization and may contribute to allergic respiratory symptom development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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12. Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric food allergy: an update.
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Comberiati, Pasquale, Cipriani, Francesca, Schwarz, Alina, Posa, Daniela, Host, Cristina, and Peroni, Diego G.
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ALLERGY treatment ,DIAGNOSIS of food allergies ,ANAPHYLAXIS ,FOOD allergy ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,MEDICAL databases ,MEDLINE ,ONLINE information services ,MOLECULAR pathology ,SYMPTOMS ,CHILDREN - Abstract
The prevalence of pediatric food allergy and anaphylaxis has increased in the last decades, especially in westernized countries where this emerging phenomenon was marked as a "second wave" of the allergic epidemic. Over recent years great advances have been achieved in the field of in vitro allergy testing and component-resolved diagnosis has increasingly entered clinical practice. Testing for allergen components can contribute to a more precise diagnosis by discriminating primary from cross-reactive sensitizations and assessing the risk of severe allergic reactions. The basic concept of the management of food allergy in children is also changing. Avoidance of the offending food is still the mainstay for disease management, especially in primary health care settings, but it severely affects the patients' quality of life without reducing the risk of accidental allergic reactions. There is a growing body of evidence to show that specific oral tolerance induction can represent a promising treatment option for food allergic patients. In parallel, education of food allergic patients and their caregivers as well as physicians about anaphylaxis and its treatment is becoming recognized a fundamental need. International guidelines have recently integrated these new evidences and their broad application all over Europe represents the new challenge for food allergy specialists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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13. Primary Prevention of Pediatric Asthma through Nutritional Interventions.
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Nuzzi, Giulia, Di Cicco, Maria, Trambusti, Irene, Agosti, Massimo, Peroni, Diego G., and Comberiati, Pasquale
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Asthma is the most common chronic non-communicable disease in children, the pathogenesis of which involves several factors. The increasing burden of asthma worldwide has emphasized the need to identify the modifiable factors associated with the development of the disease. Recent research has focused on the relationship between dietary factors during the first 1000 days of life (including pregnancy)—when the immune system is particularly vulnerable to exogenous interferences—and allergic outcomes in children. Specific nutrients have been analyzed as potential targets for the prevention of childhood wheeze and asthma. Recent randomized controlled trials show that vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy, using higher doses than currently recommended, may be protective against early childhood wheezing but not school-age asthma. Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation during pregnancy and infancy may be associated with a reduced risk of childhood wheeze, although the evidence is conflicting. Data from observational studies suggest that some dietary patterns during pregnancy and infancy might also influence the risk of childhood asthma. However, the quality of the available evidence is insufficient to allow recommendations regarding dietary changes for the prevention of pediatric asthma. This review outlines the available high-quality evidence on the role of prenatal and perinatal nutritional interventions for the primary prevention of asthma in children and attempts to address unmet areas for future research in pediatric asthma prevention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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14. Nasal mucosa temperature as a marker of disease in children with allergic rhinitis.
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Peroni, Diego G., Cattazzo, Elena, Chinellato, Iolanda, Piazza, Michele, Tezza, Giovanna, Boner, Attilio L., and Piacentini, Giorgio L.
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NASAL mucosa ,PHYSIOLOGICAL effects of temperature ,HAY fever in children ,ALLERGENS ,IMMUNOGLOBULIN E ,INFLAMMATION ,EOSINOPHILS ,CYTOLOGY - Abstract
Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a symptomatic disorder of the nose induced after allergen exposure by an IgE-mediated inflammation of the nasal mucosa. This study was designed to investigate the role of nasal mucosa temperature in AR. Methods: We investigated the relationship between eosinophilic infiltration, nasal obstruction, and nasal mucosa temperature in 35 children with rhinitis aged 6-12 years. Results: A significant relationship was shown between nasal temperature values and eosinophil infiltration at nasal cytology (p < 0.01). Nasal temperature was also significantly associated with nasal obstruction, assessed in terms of nasal volume (Vol [2-5 cm]; p < 0.05) and minimum cross-sectional area (p < 0.01). No significant correlation emerged between the degree of nasal obstruction and presence of eosinophils at nasal cytology (p > 0.05). Conclusion: These results suggest a relationship between nasal temperature and nasal mucosa inflammation and obstruction. (ClinicalTrials.gov number: NCT00952835) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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15. Preschool asthma in Italy: Prevalence, risk factors and health resource utilization.
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Peroni, Diego G., Piacentini, Giorgio L., Bodini, Alessandro, and Boner, Attilio L.
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Summary: Asthma in preschool children is greatly under-diagnosed worldwide. Aim was to investigate prevalence of wheezing, and asthma risk factors, doctor diagnosis, treatment and health resource utilization in preschool children. About 1402 children (3–5 years) attending local kindergartens participated in the study. The International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) written questionnaire (WQ) was used with additional questions on risk factors, asthma diagnosis, treatments, resource utilization. Allergic sensitisation was evaluated by skin prick tests for the common allergens. Prevalence of “wheezing in previous 12 months” and “doctor diagnosed asthma” were 12.1% and 8.6%, respectively. 4.7% of children have had both wheezing in the last 12 months and asthma diagnosis. Significant risk factors for wheezing were rhinitis, parental history of atopy and sensitivity to mites and grass pollens. 27.3% of children with asthma diagnosis, but only 4.9% of children without diagnosis, received regular treatment during the previous year (p <0.0001). Children with more than 4 episodes of wheezing a year received more frequently an asthma diagnosis, but 68.6% were not on regular treatment. Asthma diagnosis was associated with a significant increase in control visits for wheezing (p <0.0001). The prevalence of children requiring at least one hospital emergency visit in the previous year was not different among the two groups (83.3% vs. 82.5%). In preschool children the prevalence of wheezing and asthma is elevated. Preschool asthma seems to be under-treated with few cases receiving regular therapy. The social cost of the disease at this age seems to be elevated because of the high frequency of control and emergency visits. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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16. Assessment of variable obstruction by forced expiratory volume in 1 second, forced oscillometry, and interrupter technique.
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Boccaccino, Alfredo, Peroni, Diego G., Pietrobelli, Angelo, Piacentini, Giorgio, Bodini, Alessandro, Chatzimichail, Atanasio, Spinosa, Enrico, and Boner, Attilio L.
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ASTHMA in children ,PULMONARY function tests ,ASTHMATICS ,PEDIATRIC respiratory diseases ,ALLERGY in children - Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the presence and the degree of reversible airflow obstruction as detected by forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV
1 ), forced oscillometry (FOT), and interrupter technique (resistance measured by the interrupter technique [Rint]) in mild asthmatic children compared with controls. FOT, Rint, and FEV1 were evaluated before and after albuterol (200 μg) administered by metered-dose inhaler and spacer in 28 asthmatic children (mean age ± SD, 9.1 ± 1.9 years) and in 20 healthy children (mean age ± SD, 8.5 ± 2.1 years). No correlation was found between FEV1 , FOT, and Rint values either before or after albuterol. FOT and Rint values were highly correlated pre- and postbronchodilatation. An improvement in FEV1 ≥ 12% after albuterol was observed in 11 (39%) asthmatic subjects. As suggested using the cutoff value at R6 ≥ 29%, significant bronchodilatation was observed in 20 (71%) children with FOT and using a reduction ≥0.20 kPa or 2 cm of H2 O, 22 (78%) subjects showed significant bronchodilatation with Rint. No significant changes were observed after albuterol in controls. FOT and Rint techniques showed a greater sensitivity in detecting reversibility of bronchoconstriction in mild asthmatic patients. Prospective studies are needed to clarify the possible advantages of these findings in mild–moderate asthmatic children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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17. Forced oscillometry is applicable to epidemiological settings to detect asthmatic children.
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Boccaccino, Alfredo, Peroni, Diego G., Pietrobelli, Angelo, Piacentini, Giorgio L., Aversano, Maria P., Spinosa, Enrico, and Boner, Attilio L.
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ASTHMA ,RESPIRATORY allergy ,BRONCHIAL diseases ,ASTHMA in children ,EPIDEMIOLOGY ,SKIN tests ,DIAGNOSIS - Abstract
Forced oscillometry (FOT) has been reported as a simple method to detect respiratory resistance (Rrs) changes. The aim of this study was to evaluate FOT capacity to detect children with clinical characteristics of asthma in a school setting. One thousand thirty children, 6–7 years old, were investigated by questionnaire. Children with wheezing symptoms in the last 12 months but without previous diagnosis of asthma were selected and underwent evaluations. FOT measurements were performed pre- and post–salbutamol administration, with a level of significant reduction of Rrs of <29%. Patients were further investigated for atopy by skin-prick tests (SPTs) and for bronchial hyperreactivity (BHR) by exercise free–running test. Of 1030 children participating in the study, 120 were selected by questionnaire responses for respiratory symptoms. Twenty-two children had a significant reduction of Rrs of 6 Hz (p < 0.001; group 1); 98 children presented no variation of Rrs to bronchodilator (group 2). Prick test positivity and significant bronchoconstriction after exercise tests were significantly more frequent in group 1 than in group 2 (77% and 64% versus 8% and 12%, respectively; p < 0.001). In a school setting FOT changes after bronchodilator are able to detect airway obstruction in children with wheezing symptoms. Children with significant FOT variability present more significantly atopy and BHR and therefore more probable asthma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2007
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18. Vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy does not prevent school‐age asthma.
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Comberiati, Pasquale and Peroni, Diego G.
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VITAMIN D , *ASTHMA , *BONE growth , *PREGNANCY , *CHOLECALCIFEROL - Abstract
Vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy does not prevent school-age asthma Keywords: asthma; children; pregnancy; vitamin D; wheezing EN asthma children pregnancy vitamin D wheezing 1 2 2 07/29/20 20200801 NES 200801 It is hypothesized that prenatal vitamin D deficiency may contribute to the development of childhood wheezing and asthma. Here are reported the results of the intention-to-treat analysis for the incidence of recurrent wheezing or asthma (the primary outcome) in offspring at 3 and 6 y of age gl Overall, the clinical implication of these trials is that high-dose vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy could help reduce transient preschool wheezing, which is typically viral-induced, but not school-age asthma, which is a multifactorial and often allergy-related condition. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2020
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19. Time efficacy of a single dose of montelukast on exercise-induced asthma in children.
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Peroni, Diego G., Piacentini, Giorgio L., Ress, Michela, Bodini, Alessandro, Loiacono, Attilio, Aralla, Raffaele, and Boner, Attilio L.
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ASTHMA in children , *ASTHMA treatment - Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the timing of onset and the duration of action of a single oral-dose treatment with montelukast in comparison to placebo on exercise-induced asthma (EIA) in asthmatic children. Nineteen children (7–13 years) with stable asthma were evaluated. Patients undertook three consecutive treadmill exercise tests, respectively, 2, 12 and 24 h after a single-dose administration. A double-blind randomized, single-dose, placebo-controlled, crossover design was used. To assess bronchoconstriction after the exercise challenge, the maximal percentage fall in FEV1 (ΔFEV1 ) from the baseline value was considered. Two hours after dosing, ΔFEV1 was -15.33 ± 2.93 for placebo and -13.33 ± 2.03 for montelukast. At 12 h, ΔFEV1 was -18.69 ± 2.83 for placebo, -9.78 ± 1.85 for montelukast (p < 0.005). No difference was observed between placebo (ΔFEV1 -10.21 ± 2.07) and montelukast (ΔFEV1 -9.10 ± 2.02) at 24 h. Analysis of the degree of protection showed a significant efficacy of montelukast (p = 0.02) in comparison with placebo only at 12 h. Montelukast showed a significant protective effect 12 h after dosing, but no effect after 2 and 24 h. In mild asthmatics, the timing of administration of single dosage before exercise should be strictly considered in order to obtain the drug protective effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2002
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20. Cow's milk allergic children can present sensitisation to probiotics.
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Bruni, Francesca M, Piacentini, Giorgio L, Peroni, Diego G, Bodini, Alessandro, Fasoli, Erica, and Boner, Attilio L.
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MILK ,FOOD allergy in children ,PROBIOTICS ,ALLERGENS ,MILK contamination ,PEDIATRICS - Abstract
Aim: To evaluate sensitivity to different probiotics in children with cow's milk allergy. Methods: Eighty-five patients (age range: 4 months –12 years) presenting atopic dermatitis (AD) were enrolled. Skin prick test (SPT) responses to three different probiotics preparations (Fiorilac®, Dicoflor® and Reuterin®) were evaluated in addition to relevant food allergens. Results: Thirty-nine patients out of 85 (45.8%) had a positive skin response to prick test for cow's milk (3 with reaction <3 mm). Of the thirty-six patients with a cow's milk weal reaction >3 mm, twenty-eight (77.8%) had a skin response to Fiorilac®, four patients (11%) to Dicoflor® and four (11%) to Reuterin®. The proportion of SPT reaction to all the investigated probiotics preparations was significantly lower than cow's milk (r = 9.406; p = 0.002). A significantly higher sensitization was observed for Fiorilac® versus Dicoflor® (r = 30.916; p < 0.001) and versus Reuterin® (r = 34.133; p < 0.001). Conclusion: Probiotic use in patients with cow's milk allergy has to be limited to products that do not contain milk. This should be clearly reported in the label. In selected patients, it is advisable to perform a screening SPT with the product to evaluate its potential contamination with milk. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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21. Cow's Milk Substitutes for Children: Nutritional Aspects of Milk from Different Mammalian Species, Special Formula and Plant-Based Beverages.
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Verduci, Elvira, D'Elios, Sofia, Cerrato, Lucia, Comberiati, Pasquale, Calvani, Mauro, Palazzo, Samuele, Martelli, Alberto, Landi, Massimo, Trikamjee, Thulja, and Peroni, Diego G
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Cow's milk and dairy are commonly consumed foods in the human diet and contribute to maintaining a healthy nutritional state, providing unique sources of energy, calcium, protein, and vitamins, especially during early childhood. Milk formula is usually made from cow's milk and represents the first food introduced into an infant's diet when breastfeeding is either not possible or insufficient to cover nutritional needs. Very recently, increased awareness of cow's milk protein allergy and intolerance, and higher preference to vegan dietary habits have influenced parents towards frequently choosing cows' milk substitutes for children, comprising other mammalian milk types and plant-based milk beverages. However, many of these milk alternatives do not necessarily address the nutritional requirements of infants and children. There is a strong need to promote awareness about qualitative and quantitative nutritional compositions of different milk formulas, in order to guide parents and medical providers selecting the best option for children. In this article, we sought to review the different compositions in terms of macronutrients and micronutrients of milk from different mammalian species, including special milk formulas indicated for cow's milk allergy, and of plant-based milk alternatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. Topical corticosteroids for pediatric atopic dermatitis: Thoughtful tips for practice.
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Chiricozzi, Andrea, Comberiati, Pasquale, D'Auria, Enza, Zuccotti, GianVincenzo, and Peroni, Diego G.
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ATOPIC dermatitis , *TREATMENT effectiveness , *SKIN diseases , *CORTICOSTEROIDS , *TREATMENT duration , *DRUG abuse - Abstract
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common chronic inflammatory skin disease, affecting up to 25% of children. Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are currently used as first-line antiinflammatory treatment for AD, due to their overall therapeutic efficacy, and the availability of different potency classes and a wide array of formulations. Therapeutic efficacy of TCS depends upon selecting the appropriate vehicle and potency, and the frequency of application, also taking into account the duration of treatment and patient preferences. This article focuses on TCS benefits and potential risks and it provides practical tips to properly use these drugs in clinical practice, to make a patient-tailored treatment approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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23. Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric food allergy: an update
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Pasquale Comberiati, Cristina Host, Daniela Posa, Diego Peroni, Francesca Cipriani, Alina Schwarz, Comberiati, Pasquale, Cipriani, Francesca, Schwarz, Alina, Posa, Daniela, Host, Cristina, and Peroni, Diego G
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Component-resolved diagnosis ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Allergy ,MEDLINE ,Socio-culturale ,Wheat Hypersensitivity ,Review ,medicine.disease_cause ,Specific oral tolerance induction ,Anaphylaxis ,Avoidance ,Children ,Food allergy ,Quality of life (healthcare) ,Allergen ,Humans ,Medicine ,Disease management (health) ,Child ,Egg Hypersensitivity ,Intensive care medicine ,business.industry ,Anaphylaxis, Avoidance, Children, Component-resolved diagnosis, Food allergy, Specific oral tolerance induction ,medicine.disease ,Immunology ,Nut Hypersensitivity ,Milk Hypersensitivity ,business ,Food Hypersensitivity ,Human - Abstract
The prevalence of pediatric food allergy and anaphylaxis has increased in the last decades, especially in westernized countries where this emerging phenomenon was marked as a “second wave” of the allergic epidemic. Over recent years great advances have been achieved in the field of in vitro allergy testing and component-resolved diagnosis has increasingly entered clinical practice. Testing for allergen components can contribute to a more precise diagnosis by discriminating primary from cross-reactive sensitizations and assessing the risk of severe allergic reactions. The basic concept of the management of food allergy in children is also changing. Avoidance of the offending food is still the mainstay for disease management, especially in primary health care settings, but it severely affects the patients’ quality of life without reducing the risk of accidental allergic reactions. There is a growing body of evidence to show that specific oral tolerance induction can represent a promising treatment option for food allergic patients. In parallel, education of food allergic patients and their caregivers as well as physicians about anaphylaxis and its treatment is becoming recognized a fundamental need. International guidelines have recently integrated these new evidences and their broad application all over Europe represents the new challenge for food allergy specialists.
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