Publications by authors named "D Caimmi"
Anaphylaxis severity grade, during oral food challenges, assessed by five different classifications.
Pediatr Allergy Immunol
March 2025
Background: While the definition of anaphylaxis is clear, its grade of severity remains a subject of debate. The objective of this study was to evaluate the possible discrepancies in the severity scoring system for anaphylaxis in patients with a positive food challenge (OFC), differentiating anaphylactic and non-anaphylactic reactions, using the WHO for the 11th version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) as the main reference.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational study at the University Hospital of Montpellier, France, including patients with a positive food OFC between 2018 and 2022.
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- The study focuses on the effectiveness of a sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) tablet for treating house dust mite-induced allergic rhinitis in children aged 5-11 years, addressing a gap in existing data for this age group.
- Conducted as a Phase III randomized trial, 1460 children were divided into two groups: one receiving the SLIT tablet and the other receiving a placebo, with significant improvements observed in allergy symptoms and quality of life for the SLIT group.
- Results showed a notable 22% reduction in the total combined rhinitis score for the SLIT group compared to placebo, alongside improved scores in other related outcome measures, suggesting SLIT's potential as an effective
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- * The food industry is exploring ways to use legumes as substitutes for cereals, but this could lead to a rise in legume allergies.
- * The prevalence of legume allergies differs by region, with peanuts and soybeans being common in Western countries, while lentils and chickpeas are more problematic in areas like the Mediterranean and India; the review also outlines diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for children with these allergies.
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