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Background
Few studies have investigated the incidence of anaphylaxis induced by individual or structurally similar cephalosporins. The aims of the study were to assess the incidence of cephalosporin‐induced anaphylaxis and evaluate the clinical efficacy of screening skin tests.
Methods
In this retrospective cohort study, we obtained information on total cephalosporin use and cephalosporin‐induced...
BackgroundAtopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by a heterogeneous clinical spectrum, and some forms of AD are associated with the initial steps of allergic march. The aims of this study were to determine AD phenotypes in school‐age children and investigate their associations with the allergic march in each cluster.
MethodsWe included 242 children (6–8 years) with current AD from the Children's...
BackgroundNational Health Insurance (NHI) claim records could provide valuable data for epidemiological studies of asthma in Korea. The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of adult asthma and to investigate asthma‐related healthcare use and prescription patterns in Korea over 5 years.
MethodsNational Health Insurance claim records from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2010 were analyzed...
BackgroundCephalosporin is a major offending agent in terms of drug hypersensitivity along with penicillin. Cephalosporin intradermal skin tests (IDTs) have been widely used; however, their validity for predicting immediate hypersensitivity has not been studied. This study aimed to determine the predictive value of cephalosporin intradermal skin testing before administration of the drug.
MethodsWe...
BackgroundExposure to ambient air pollution and bronchiolitis are risk factors for asthma. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of air pollution on the development of asthma in children with past episodes of bronchiolitis.
MethodsA prospective 2‐year follow‐up survey consisting of parental responses to the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) questionnaire,...
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