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A male patient with a medical history of bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis developed immediate-type hypersensitivity reactions while being treated with cefcapene-pivoxil, heparinoid, and olopatadine. The patient had previously experienced recurrent idiopathic urticaria and developed urticaria after using heparinoid lotion. He also experienced anaphylaxis after taking olopatadine granules. A prick test revealed a positive reaction to polyethylene glycol, which is present in both the heparinoid and olopatadine. After receiving cefcapene-pivoxil, the patient developed skin and respiratory symptoms. The diagnosis of immediate-type hypersensitivity reaction was made, and the patient was treated with epinephrine and discharged with improvement. [Extracted from the article]

In a large population-based study, antibiotic use during the first six months of life was associated with a two-fold increase in asthma and a 1.5-fold increase in allergic disease during early childhood. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Discusses two studies focusing on specific immunotherapy with house dust mite extract. Efficacy of house dust mite immunotherapy in improving symptoms in patients with allergic asthma; Usefulness of specific immunotherapy in patients with atopic dermatitis and allergic sensitization to house dust mites.

Highlights the results of health studies published in various medical periodicals. Evidence that infants who are hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis are at increased risk of subsequent wheeze and asthma; Suggestion that probiotics can improve the extent and severity of atopic dermatitis.