Publications by authors named "Xenophon Aggelidis"
Levels of IgE sensitization drive symptom thresholds in allergic rhinitis.
Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates how the number of allergens a person is sensitized to (monosensitized vs polysensitized) affects the severity and variety of symptoms in patients with allergic rhinitis (AR).
- - Results show that polysensitized patients reported more symptoms, especially itchy eyes and wheezing, compared to monosensitized patients, indicating that having multiple sensitivities leads to a greater symptom burden.
- - The research concludes that greater sensitization correlates with a wider range of symptoms and suggests that different levels of sensitization may affect various organs in the body.
Background: Pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS) is a frequently underdiagnosed disease due to diverse triggers, clinical presentations, and test results. This is especially relevant in geographic areas with a broad spectrum of pollen sensitization, such as Southern Europe.
Objectives: To elucidate similarities and differences of PFAS in nine Southern European centers and identify associated characteristics and unique markers of PFAS.
Background: The adequate definition of pollen seasons is essential to facilitate a correct diagnosis, treatment choice, and outcome assessment in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis. A position paper by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) proposed season definitions for Northern and Middle Europe.
Objective: To test the pollen season definitions proposed by EAACI in six Mediterranean cities for seven pollen taxa.