Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can be rapidly progressing and fatal, and
therefore establishing its cause is pivotal to long-term risk management. Our recent work has …

Allergic rhinitis is clinically defined as a symptomatic disorder of the nose induced by an IgE-
mediated inflammation after allergen exposure of the membranes lining the nose. Symptoms …

Good indoor air quality in schools is important to provide a safe, healthy, productive, and
comfortable environment for students, teachers, and other school staff. However, existing …

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BACKGROUND: Predictable peaks of asthma exacerbation requiring hospital treatment, of
greatest magnitude in children and of uncertain etiology, occur globally after school returns …

An inverse relationship has been proposed between exposure to high quantities of cat
allergen at home and both asthma and cat allergy. First-and second-grade children from …

We investigated 10 naturally ventilated schools in Shanghai, in winter. Pupils (13–14 years)
in 30 classes received a questionnaire, 1414 participated (99%). Classroom temperatures …

The increasing interest in indoor environmental quality of educational buildings has been
underpinned by the rising incidence of asthma and respiratory disease among children, who …

GM crops have great potential to improve food quality, increase harvest yields and decrease
dependency on certain chemical pesticides. Before entering the market their safety needs to …

BACKGROUND: Time trends for allergic sensitization are poorly known. OBJECTIVE: To
compare the trends in prevalence of allergic sensitization and associated risk factors in …