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The influence of sensitivity to fungal allergens on the development and course of allergic diseases of the respiratory tract
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Abstract
This review critically discusses the present state of knowledge on the prevalence of IgE-mediated allergy to fungi, as well as the contribution of sensitization to fungi to the allergic manifestations, on the basis of the recent literature. We also try to assess the importance of these connections for the future treatment of allergic disorders of the respiratory tract.
Abstract
This review critically discusses the present state of knowledge on the prevalence of IgE-mediated allergy to fungi, as well as the contribution of sensitization to fungi to the allergic manifestations, on the basis of the recent literature. We also try to assess the importance of these connections for the future treatment of allergic disorders of the respiratory tract.
Keywords
molds; allergic diseases; bronchial asthma; prevalence


Title
The influence of sensitivity to fungal allergens on the development and course of allergic diseases of the respiratory tract
Journal
Advances in Respiratory Medicine
Issue
Article type
Review paper
Pages
29-36
Published online
2007-12-14
Bibliographic record
Pneumonol Alergol Pol 2008;76(1):29-36.
Keywords
molds
allergic diseases
bronchial asthma
prevalence
Authors
Aleksandra Semik-Orzech
Adam Barczyk
Władysław Pierzchała