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Study of fungal allergen and Aspergillus fumigatus component sensitization in a Southern Chinese Cohort
Conclusion: In southern China, patients with respiratory tract allergic diseases are often sensitized to multiple fungal allergens possibly due to the cross-reaction between fungal allergens. Detection of Aspergillus fumigatus components may be helpful for diagnosing ABPA and asthma.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Luo, W., Sun, B., Wu, Z. Tags: Allergy and immunology Source Type: research

Validation of a 16th Century Traditional Chinese Medicine Use of Ginkgo biloba as a Topical Antimicrobial
This study aimed to examine the traditional use of Ginkgo seeds as topical treatment for skin disorders for potential antibacterial efficacy. This is the first study to test and compare the antibacterial activity of various Ginkgo seed extracts on skin pathogens. In this work, we confirmed the ethnomedicinal importance of seeds in the treatment of skin diseases. As reported in the Compendium of Materia Medica Ben Cao Gang Mu, only the seeds were used for medicinal uses, especially as a topical treatment for skin infections. Moreover, our study validates the antimicrobial activity of the seed (i.e., seed coats and immature...
Source: Frontiers in Microbiology - April 15, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Role of < b > < i > Aspergillus fumigatus- < /i > < /b > Specific IgE in the Diagnosis of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Conclusions: RoutineA. fumigatus-sIgE screening for asthma patients can significantly improve the diagnostic rate of ABPA.Int Arch Allergy Immunol
Source: International Archives of Allergy and Immunology - January 13, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research

The use of specific immunoglobulin E in nasal secretions for the diagnosis of allergic rhinitis
ConclusionsIgE level in nasal secretions of subjects with rhinitis is a reliable noninvasive alternative to serum sIgE for diagnosis of allergic rhinitis. Level of Evidence4. Laryngoscope, 2018
Source: The Laryngoscope - February 1, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yifan Meng, Hongfei Lou, Yang Wang, Chengshuo Wang, Luo Zhang Tags: Allergy/Rhinology Source Type: research