Allergen immunotherapy is a cornerstone in the treatment of allergic children. The clinical
efficiency relies on a well‐defined immunologic mechanism promoting regulatory T cells and …

The prevalence of sensitization to dogs and cats varies by country, exposure time and
predisposition to atopy. It is estimated that 26% of European adults coming to the clinic for …

Since the discovery of immunoglobulin E (IgE) as a mediator of allergic diseases in 1967,
our knowledge about the immunological mechanisms of IgE‐mediated allergies has …

The availability of allergen molecules ('components') from several protein families has
advanced our understanding of immunoglobulin E (IgE)‐mediated responses and enabled …

The clinical presentation of cat and dog allergy vary from discomfort caused by
rhinoconjuncitivitis to severe asthma. Exposure to allergens from these animals is ubiquitous …

Background Allergies to cats are the most common animal‐origin allergy, and affect
approximately 1 in 5 adults worldwide. The prevalence of allergy to furry animals has been …

Background Cats are the major source of indoor inhalant allergens after house dust mites.
The global incidence of cat allergies is rising sharply, posing a major public health problem …

A large number of allergens have been discovered but we know little about their potential to
induce inflammation (allergenic activity) and symptoms. Nowadays, the clinical importance …

Traditionally, the concept of allergy implied an abnormal response to an otherwise benign
agent (eg, pollen or food), with an easily identifiable relationship between exposure and …

Purpose of review The purpose of this review is to evaluate the most recent findings on
indoor allergens and their impact on allergic diseases. Recent findings Indoor allergens are …