Treatment of allergic diseases in childhood presents unique challenges, as both the beneficial effects and the detrimental effects of intervention(s) may last for decades and even for a lifetime. Most allergic diseases are managed in a community setting by primary care physicians, rather than in a hospital setting by allergy specialists. Here, we describe outpatient treatment, which is focused on prevention and relief of morbidity from allergic diseases and on the identification of children at high risk (more…)

If someone has allergies, and it is particularly food allergies, does it change his or her quality of life?

The effects of allergic diseases are different compare to many various other diseases. Only a small number of people having allergic disease are ended deadly. Rather, it affects the quality of life for longer period of time. (more…)

Activation of the innate immune system is an integral part of the pathology of allergic diseases such as asthma, with a dual role that has different emphases in disease initiation and disease perpetuation. Sadly underappreciated in the past, the resurgence in interest in innate immunobiology has been spearheaded by the identification of the TLR system and its huge contribution to health and disease. (more…)

The precise mechanisms underlying the effects of Specific Immunotherapy are not well understood but several studies have shown that Specific Immunotherapy T inhibits both early and late immune responses to allergen exposure.

Recently, there have been many studies aimed at elucidating the mechanisms by which allergen-specific immunotherapy works. (more…)

The allergen extracts used for diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases. In the process of fabricating of allergen extracts, it is important to apply the standards to address the variability nature of the materials. Other important consideration is to look for the way to reproduce and control the optimum safety and efficaciousness when used in clinics. (more…)