| Literature DB >> 24167019 |
Kalliopi Tanou1, Elias Zintzaras, Athanasios G Kaditis.
Abstract
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) complicating cystic fibrosis (CF) is treated with corticosteroids. Since elevated IgE is a cardinal abnormality, anti-IgE has been used sporadically as adjuvant treatment. In eight case reports, 13 children with CF and ABPA received anti-IgE resulting in improved FEV1 , fewer respiratory symptoms and decreased corticosteroid use.Entities:
Keywords: A. fumigatus; ABPA; anti-IgE
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24167019 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.22937
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Pulmonol ISSN: 1099-0496