Asthma exacerbations are associated with human rhinovirus (HRV) infections, and more severe exacerbations are associated with HRV-C.
The relative importance of respiratory viral infections vs inhalant allergy in asthma pathogenesis is the subject of ongoing debate.
Human rhinoviruses (HRV) are associated with upper and lower respiratory illnesses, including severe infections causing hospitalization in both child…
House dust mites (HDM) are a globally important source of allergen responsible for the sensitization of more than 50% of allergic patients.
The proteins examined were the homologues of the P4, P6, P26, and D15 proteins of Haemophilus influenzae.
Activation of receptors of the innate immune system is a critical step in the initiation of immune responses.
The house dust mite (HDM) Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus is one of most important allergen sources and a major elicitor of allergic asthma.
The prevalence of IgE binding to the group 15 and 18 house dust mite (HDM) allergens of the Dermatophagoides species...
HDM allergy is associated with asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis.
Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) are often linked to respiratory infections.