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Pathogenesis of allergic conjunctivitis and trends in its treatment
Journal of the Korean Medical Association ; : 251-256, 2017.
Artículo en Coreano | WPRIM | ID: wpr-206638
ABSTRACT
Allergic conjunctivitis is characterized by specific immunologic responses known as type 1 hypersensitivity, resulting in corneal and conjunctival inflammation. Histamine plays an important role in the pathophysiologic mechanism of allergic conjunctivitis. Five subtypes of allergic conjunctivitis have been defined according to specific signs and symptoms seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, perennial allergic conjunctivitis, vernal keratoconjunctivitis, atopic keratoconjunctivitis and giant papillary conjunctivitis. Above all, avoidance of the offending antigen is the primary behavioral modification used to treat all types of allergic conjunctivitis. However, this may be difficult for practical reasons; therefore, a range of medical treatment options, such as topical antihistamines, mast cell stabilizers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and corticosteroids are prescribed in clinical practice.
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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Estaciones del Año / Conjuntivitis Alérgica / Histamina / Corticoesteroides / Antagonistas de los Receptores Histamínicos / Hipersensibilidad / Inflamación / Queratoconjuntivitis / Mastocitos Tipo de estudio: Estudio de etiología Idioma: Coreano Revista: Journal of the Korean Medical Association Año: 2017 Tipo del documento: Artículo

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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Estaciones del Año / Conjuntivitis Alérgica / Histamina / Corticoesteroides / Antagonistas de los Receptores Histamínicos / Hipersensibilidad / Inflamación / Queratoconjuntivitis / Mastocitos Tipo de estudio: Estudio de etiología Idioma: Coreano Revista: Journal of the Korean Medical Association Año: 2017 Tipo del documento: Artículo