This content is machine translated The role of the environmental microbiome in asthma development. Farmers’ children live healthier Microbes have a great importance in the development of asthma. A transfer from the environment to the nasal mucosa takes place. There, interaction with the immune system at the mucosa…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Allergen immunotherapy in asthma Successful against the house dust mite with SLIT House dust mite (HDM) is a clinically and epidemiologically important allergen in allergic asthma. Allergens can be used for treatment in sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). Thus, the need for ICS is…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Dermatology Triage of dermatologic blockbusters in family practice. Not infrequently, the general practitioner is also confronted with dermatological clinical pictures. Which finding is harmless and when should referral to the specialist be made?
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Memories of an allergist Anaphylaxis after eating a falafel burger – What’s in it? Even the ingestion of small amounts of sesame seeds or sesame oil can lead to anaphylactic symptoms, as shown by the case studies in this article. Even as a non-atopic,…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Atopic dermatitis Screening of mental comorbidities! Sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depressive symptoms are common in individuals with atopic dermatitis and should be considered in treatment. With regard to the question of a possible increased cardiovascular risk,…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Pollen season Birch pollen affects not only allergy sufferers! An environmental medicine study on the effects of birch pollen on allergic vs. non-allergic individuals reached interesting results. Among other findings, there is evidence that IgG1 and IgG4 levels are…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Autoimmune diseases of the skin News on the therapy of bullous autoimmune dermatoses This article provides an overview of the various forms of bullous autoimmune dermatoses and a summary of current therapeutic recommendations and treatment options.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Memories of an allergist A wheat burger is not always just a wheat burger In connection with buckwheat, an increased allergenic potential is discussed. Buckwheat is used, among others, in cases of gluten intolerance (celiac disease) and is an ingredient of “pizokel” and “polenta nostrana con…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Memories of an allergist Is there an allergy to wine? They are more common than you think: around 10% of a general population suffer hypersensitivity reactions after drinking wine. Allergist Prof. Dr. med. Brunello Wüthrich explains different forms of wine…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Allergies in the genital area Careful anamnesis is crucial About half of balanoposthitides and vulvovaginitides are allergic. In addition to a careful anamnesis regarding hygiene habits and products used, sexual anamnesis is of great importance.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Read for you - Parasites past and present A Historical Review with Implications for the Present What can we learn from medical historical sources? Traditional “louse remedies” are now used in mosquito control to reduce infectious diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, Zika and yellow fever. They…
