External environmental pollution as a risk factor for asthma
Air pollution is a worrisome risk factor for global morbidity and mortality and plays a special
role in many respiratory conditions. It contributes to around 8 million deaths/year, with …
role in many respiratory conditions. It contributes to around 8 million deaths/year, with …
Allergic disorders and susceptibility to and severity of COVID-19: a nationwide cohort study
Background There is inconclusive and controversial evidence of the association between
allergic diseases and the risk of adverse clinical outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 …
allergic diseases and the risk of adverse clinical outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 …
Immunomodulation by heavy metals as a contributing factor to inflammatory diseases and autoimmune reactions: Cadmium as an example
AP Aleksandrov, I Mirkov, D Tucovic, J Kulas… - Immunology …, 2021 - Elsevier
Cadmium (Cd) represents a unique hazard because of the long biological half-life in
humans (20–30 years). This metal accumulates in organs causing a continuum of …
humans (20–30 years). This metal accumulates in organs causing a continuum of …
[HTML][HTML] Severe clinical outcomes of COVID-19 associated with proton pump inhibitors: a nationwide cohort study with propensity score matching
Objective The adverse effects of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have been documented for
pneumonia; however, there is no consensus regarding whether the use of PPIs might be …
pneumonia; however, there is no consensus regarding whether the use of PPIs might be …
Autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases and COVID-19 outcomes in South Korea: a nationwide cohort study
Background Real-world evidence on the association between autoimmune inflammatory
rheumatic diseases, therapies related to these diseases, and COVID-19 outcomes are …
rheumatic diseases, therapies related to these diseases, and COVID-19 outcomes are …
[HTML][HTML] Ten-year trends and prevalence of asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis among the Korean population, 2008–2017
Background Major questions remain regarding the age-stratified trends of allergic diseases
and asthma in Korea. Purpose To identify the estimated recent prevalence and 10-year …
and asthma in Korea. Purpose To identify the estimated recent prevalence and 10-year …
National trends in the prevalence of allergic diseases among Korean adolescents before and during COVID‐19, 2009–2021: a serial analysis of the national …
To the Editor, The impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on allergic diseases in
adolescents is not well described. Although there have been previous studies that examined …
adolescents is not well described. Although there have been previous studies that examined …
Estimating COVID-19 infection and severity risks in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis: a Korean nationwide cohort study
Background Basic studies suggest that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
(SARS-CoV-2) infection can affect chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), but there is unclear real …
(SARS-CoV-2) infection can affect chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), but there is unclear real …
National trends in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis prevalence in South Korea, 1998–2021
Studies on the trends in the prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA)
are limited, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to analyze the …
are limited, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to analyze the …
[HTML][HTML] Nationwide results of COVID-19 contact tracing in South Korea: individual participant data from an epidemiological survey
Background: Evidence regarding the effectiveness of contact tracing of COVID-19 and the
related social distancing is limited and inconclusive. Objective: This study aims to investigate …
related social distancing is limited and inconclusive. Objective: This study aims to investigate …