Key Points • Wheezing viral respiratory illnesses are the most common initial presentation of childhood asthma. • Once asthma is established, viral infections, most notably rhinovirus (RV), are the most…
Key Points • Cough is an important defense mechanism. • Cough is a common manifestation of disease in childhood. • Cough may be classified as acute (lasting <3 weeks), subacute…
Key Points • Otitis media remains an extremely common disorder; vaccination strategies are decreasing its incidence. • Recent guidelines highlight the need for more careful diagnostic criteria. • Initial treatment…
Key Points • There are many different causes of rhinitis in children and 50% of all cases of rhinitis are caused by allergy. • On the basis of timing and…
Key Points • Subcutaneous immunotherapy is an effective treatment for pediatric patients with allergic rhinitis and stinging insect hypersensitivity, and selected pediatric patients with allergic asthma. • Sublingual immunotherapy is…
Key Points • Studies in both inner city and suburban locations indicate that more than 80% of school age children with asthma are sensitized to at least one indoor allergen….
Key Points • The major indoor allergens include dust mite, animal danders, cockroach, rodents and mold. • Indoor allergen exposure and sensitivity should be considered for all patients with chronic…
Key Points • Skin testing is the preferred method for in vivo detection of IgE-mediated sensitivity due to its objective end-point and the ability to test for multiple sensitivities in…
Key Points • Sources of airborne allergens vary from microscopic to large fauna. • Outdoor aeroallergenic particles include intact pollen grains or spores, as well as cell fragments and submicronic…
