title: Atopic disease, rhinitis and conjunctivitis, and upper respiratory infections.
abstract: This review highlights updated information on the topics of atopic dermatitis, food allergy, asthma, allergic rhinitis, and upper respiratory infections. Recent finding on the pathogenesis, triggers, and therapies of atopic dermatitis are discussed. New insights into peanut allergy and formula intolerance are presented. Topics highlighted in the section on asthma include quality of life and quality of care. Recent publications in the areas of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and upper respiratory infections are also reviewed.
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Schneider
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Lester
mesh_terms: D010367:Arachis / Q000276:immunology; D001249:Asthma / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D003233:Conjunctivitis, Allergic / Q000188:drug therapy; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity; D006801:Humans; D007225:Infant Food; D011788:Quality of Life; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000188:drug therapy