Allergies and Allergic Diseases—Perspectives in Diagnosis and Management

Dear Colleagues,

The diagnosis and management of allergic diseases are difficult tasks in many cases. Component-resolved diagnosis was a game-changing development, allowing us to identify the patterns of sensitization. Furthermore, it allowed us to indirectly identify the proteins behind cross-sensitization. Double-blind placebo-controlled food challenges remain the gold-standard approach in the diagnosis of food allergies, whereas skin prick tests allow the diagnosis of pollen and house dust mite sensitization. Basophile-activation tests are interesting tools, which allow in vitro challenges to be performed, eliminating the risk for patients. These methods all have benefits, but they remain insufficient in many cases. In this Special Issue, we welcome research on different diagnostic tools for allergies and current trends in the management of allergic disorders.

Other topics which will be considered for this Special Issue include research on allergens, allergen isoforms, new allergens, and ligand–allergen interactions.

We look forward to receiving your high-quality submissions.

Dr. Natalia Ukleja-Sokołowska
Dr. Kinga Lis
Prof. Dr. Francesca Filon
Guest Editors

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