Nonspecific provocation of target organs in allergic diseases: EAACI-GA2LEN consensus report.

Authors :: Bonini, S.
Rasi, G.
Brusasco, V.
Carlsen, K.-H.
Crimi, E.
Popov, T.
Schultze-Werninghaus, G.
Gramiccioni, C.
Bonini, M.
Passali, D.
Bachert, C.
van Cauwenberge, P. B.
Bresciani, M.
Calonge, M.
Montan, P. G.
Serapiao Dos Santos, M.
Belfort, R.
Lambiase, A.
Sacchetti, M.
Source :: Allergy; Jun2007, Vol. 62 Issue 6, p683-694, 12p
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: It is widely accepted that nonspecific tissue reactivity is a distinct pathophysiological hallmark of allergic diseases, influenced by genetic and environmental factors different from those involved in causing sensitization and allergen response of target organs. This consensus document aims at reviewing procedures currently used for nonspecific provocation of the bronchi, nose and eye and for measuring their responsiveness to nonspecific stimuli. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: ALLERGIES
IMMUNOLOGIC diseases
BRONCHI
RHINITIS
ASTHMA
TARGET organs (Anatomy)

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