IgE sensitization to inhalant allergens and the risk of airway infection and disease: A population-based study.

Tea SkaabyLise Lotte Nystrup HusemoenBetina Heinsbæk ThuesenRuna Vavia FengerAllan Linneberg

Published in: PloS one (2017)

IgE sensitization was associated with a higher risk of asthma, other chronic lower airway diseases, and pneumonia. However, the association between IgE sensitization and pneumonia may be explained by undiagnosed asthma causing the pneumonia. Further studies are needed for confirmation.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
respiratory failure
community acquired pneumonia
intensive care unit
cystic fibrosis
drug induced
acute respiratory distress syndrome
mechanical ventilation