The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice
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J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract · Jun 2020
ReviewClinician Wellness During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Extraordinary Times and Unusual Challenges for the Allergist/Immunologist.
The global spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused sudden and dramatic societal changes. The allergy/immunology community has quickly responded by mobilizing practice adjustments and embracing new paradigms of care to protect patients and staff from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 exposure. Social distancing is key to slowing contagion but adds to complexity of care and increases isolation and anxiety. ⋯ Realizing early warning signs of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and posttraumatic stress disorder is important to access safe and confidential resources. Implementing wellness strategies can improve flexibility, resilience, and outlook. Historical parallels demonstrate that perseverance is as inevitable as pandemics and that we need not navigate this unprecedented time alone.
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J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract · Jun 2020
Health-Related Quality of Life in Common Variable Immunodeficiency Italian Patients Switched to Remote Assistance During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
A rapidly expanding pandemic of the new coronavirus has become the focus of global scientific attention. Data are lacking on the impact of the pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 on health-related quality of life among patients affected by primary antibody deficiencies (PADs). ⋯ The coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic impacted HRQOL and the risk of anxiety/depression of patients with PADs. The remote assistance program was a useful possibility to limit personal contacts without influencing the HRQOL.
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J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract · Jun 2020
Clinical and Serological Characterization of the α-Gal Syndrome-Importance of Atopy for Symptom Severity in a European Cohort.
The galactose-α1,3-galactose (α-Gal) syndrome (AGS) is a novel form of food allergy. Patients experience delayed severe allergic reactions after mammalian meat consumption due to IgE antibodies directed against the carbohydrate α-Gal present in mammalian meat. The onset of the disease is associated with tick bites. ⋯ AGS is an upcoming food allergy where patients report severe symptoms and tick bites. Atopy was found to affect the manifestation of the disease in Swedish patients.