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Allergen immunotherapy in asthma
Allergen immunotherapy in asthma
Allergen immunotherapy (AIT), including SCIT and SLIT, is a treatment that involves the administration of allergens to which patients with allergic di…
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Allergen immunotherapy in asthma
Antinuclear antibodies in autoimmune and allergic diseases
Antinuclear antibodies in autoimmune and allergic diseases
Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) are primarily significant in the diagnosis of systemic connective tissue diseases. The relationship between their occurrence in allergic diseases is poorly documented. However, the mechanism of allergic and autoimmune diseases ...
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Antinuclear antibodies in autoimmune and allergic diseases
Learned cautions regarding antibody testing in mast cell activation syndrome - PubMed
Learned cautions regarding antibody testing in mast cell activation syndrome - PubMed
Our observations suggest most positive antibody tests in MCAS patients represent detection of clinically insignificant mimicking antibodies. As such, to reduce incorrect diagnoses of AADs and inappropriate treatment in MCAS patients, caution is warranted in interpreting positive antibody tests in th …
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Learned cautions regarding antibody testing in mast cell activation syndrome - PubMed
Anaphylaxis and mast cell reactions - Mast Attack
Anaphylaxis and mast cell reactions - Mast Attack
Author’s note: I am not a medical doctor. Anaphylaxis and use of epinephrine must be discussed with the managing provider to determine the best treatment plan for any individual patient.   Determination of mast cell reaction vs anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis has a very complicated relationship with mast cell disease. Mast cell symptoms and reactions are inherent… Read More »Anaphylaxis and mast cell reactions
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Anaphylaxis and mast cell reactions - Mast Attack