dellallergia
Dellallergia is not a widely used medical term. In Italian, dell'allergia is a contraction meaning “of the allergy” and appears in phrases such as dell'allergia alimentare. When encountered as a standalone word, it often reflects a misspelling or nonstandard usage rather than a defined disease.
Allergies are immune-mediated reactions to harmless substances (allergens) such as pollen, foods, animal dander, dust mites,
Mechanisms: Most are IgE-mediated (immediate), but non-IgE pathways occur. Exposure triggers histamine release and other mediators,
Clinical spectrum: common manifestations include allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, urticaria, angioedema, asthma, and, in severe cases, anaphylaxis.
Diagnosis: based on history and exam, supported by skin prick tests or serum-specific IgE; oral food challenges
Management: avoidance and pharmacotherapy (antihistamines, nasal or inhaled corticosteroids, leukotriene inhibitors). Epinephrine auto-injectors are essential for
Epidemiology: allergic diseases are common worldwide, with rising prevalence in many regions and significant impact on
Research: ongoing work includes precision medicine and biologics for severe allergic disease. The standalone term dellallergia