To prevent the allergic disease: the dream of the allergist

To prevent the allergic disease: the dream of the allergist

Authors

  • Giorgio Ciprandi Allergy Clinic, Villa Montallegro, Genoa, Italy
  • Amelia Licari Department of Pediatrics, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
  • Gian Luigi Marseglia Department of Pediatrics, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy

Keywords:

allergy, children, prevention, treatments

Abstract

Allergen avoidance, allergen immunotherapy, IgE antagonists, biological medications, prevention and treatment of respiratory infections, probiotics, adapted formula, vitamins, and oligo-elements have been investigated as strategies in the prevention of allergic diseases. Promising findings were obtained. To prevent allergic diseases could be a dream that will be soon realized in clinical practice.

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Published

27-08-2020

How to Cite

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Ciprandi G, Licari A, Marseglia GL. To prevent the allergic disease: the dream of the allergist. Acta Biomed. 2020;91(3):e2020073. doi:10.23750/abm.v91i3.10551