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Approach to children with IgE-mediated food allergy with a focus on oral allergy syndrome
( Eun Kyo Ha ),( Ju Hee Kim ),( Jeewon Shin ),( Youn Ho Shin ),( Hye Mi Jee ),( Man Yong Han ) 대한천식알레르기학회 2024 Allergy Asthma & Respiratory Disease Vol.12 No.2
Purpose: To assess the prevalence of food allergy, with a focus on oral allergy syndrome (OAS) in a population of children and to investigate relevant allergen sensitization associated with these adverse reactions. Methods: This study involved 1,660 children (aged 4 to 13 years) experiencing seasonal allergy symptoms, who were enrolled in the 2015 prospective Seongnam Atopy Project (SAP 2015) in a South Korean municipality. Parents completed a structured questionnaire to assess children with OAS, collecting information on the duration, severity, and factors related to symptoms. Skin prick tests (n=498) and blood sampling (n=464) were performed to measure allergic sensitizations, total eosinophil counts, and levels both total immunoglobulin E (IgE) and birch-specific IgE. Results: The prevalence of OAS among the children enrolled in this study was 4.4% (95% confidence interval, 3.7%-5.1%). The most common symptom was mouth itching (n=106, 65.0%), and the primary food allergen associated with symptoms was kiwi (n=48, 29.5%). Peanut sensitization (14.8% vs. 57.1%, P<0.001) and sensitization to other nut products (15.6% vs. 47.6%, P=0.001) were linked to a higher incidence of systemic reactions. Conclusion: The prevalence of 4.4% underscores the significant health impact of OAS, especially in children experiencing food allergy-related symptoms. Notably, common allergens, such as kiwi, and the potential for additional systemic reactions associated with this condition highlight the importance of raising awareness. (Allergy Asthma Respir Dis 2024;12:78-84)
The harmful effect of very low lead exposure on neuro-cognitive development in 6 month old infants
Eun-Hee Ha(하은희),Surabhi Shah,Byung-Mi Kim(김병미),HyeSook Park(박혜숙),Yun-Chul Hong(홍윤철),Mina Ha(하미나),Yangho Kim(김양호),Boong-Nnyun Kim(김붕년),Eunjeong Kim(김은정),Eun-Kyo Park(박은교) 환경독성보건학회 2013 한국독성학회 심포지움 및 학술발표회 Vol.2013 No.10
Personal Exposure to Total VOC Is Associated With Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis in Schoolchildren
Ha Eun Kyo,Kim Ju Hee,Park Dawon,Lee Eun,Lee Seung Won,Jee Hye Mi,Shin Youn Ho,Han Man Yong 대한의학회 2022 Journal of Korean medical science Vol.37 No.8
Background: The urinary levels of volatile organic compound (VOC) metabolites provide individual exposure levels compared to data obtained by measuring these compounds in ambient air. We aimed to investigate the association between personal urinary concentrations of VOC metabolites and symptoms of atopic dermatitis in schoolchildren. Methods: Nine urinary VOC metabolites were analyzed from urine samples of 149 children. Diagnosis of atopic dermatitis was determined using standardized questionnaires. Pediatricians visited the schools and rated the severity of symptoms using the SCORing Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) in all children. Results: Forty-five children (30.2%) had atopic dermatitis based on the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) results and 35 children (23.8%) had symptoms of atopic dermatitis with positive SCORAD index values (defined as SCORAD ≥ 5). Children with benzylmercapturic acid detected in personal urines were associated with presence of atopic dermatitis and positive SCORAD index values. Children in the highest quartile of mandelic acid concentration were associated with presence of atopic dermatitis and positive SCORAD results. Conclusion: Personal exposure to VOCs, as indicated by urinary levels of VOC metabolites, was associated with presence of atopic dermatitis and the SCORAD index value.
Eun Kyo Ha,Ju Hee Kim,Man Yong Han 대한소아청소년과학회 2023 Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics (CEP) Vol.66 No.11
Long coronavirus disease (COVID), also known as postacute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus2 infection, has been defined as signs and symptoms which persist for 4 weeks or even lasting for 6 months after the initialinfection. Although the prevalence of long COVID in children is currently unknown, epidemiological investigations have reported cases in pediatric populations. Clinical manifestations of long COVID in children include respiratory symptoms,such as cough and dyspnea, as well as neuropsychiatric andgeneral conditions, including fatigue, headache, and muscleweakness. The pathophysiology of long COVID in childrenis still being investigated, but potential mechanisms includeviral persistence, autoimmunity, and neuroinflammation. Riskfactors for long COVID in children are not yet well understood, but studies have suggested that children with a historyof severe acute COVID-19 infection or comorbidities may beat increased risk. Evaluation for respiratory symptoms of longCOVID in children is essential, including spirometry and imaging studies to assess lung function and any potential damage. Furthermore, long COVID in children has been associated witha higher prevalence of mental health problems than in adults,emphasizing the importance of monitoring and addressingthese aspects in pediatric patients. Although our understandingof long COVID in children and adolescents is still evolving, itis clear that the condition can have significant impacts on theirhealth and well-being. The aim of this review is to synthesizethe current knowledge on the prevalence, risk factors, andpathophysiology of long COVID in children and adolescents,and to discuss potential management strategies based on existing evidence.