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Issue 27, May/June 2023 Edition

APAAACI — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 07:44:12 +0000

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Warm greetings from APAAACI!

We are delighted to reach out to you regarding the highly anticipated APAAACI International Conference 2023, scheduled to take place in Singapore from October 23rd to 26th, 2023.

The organizing committees from APAAACI and ACIS have been tirelessly working to ensure that this Congress surpasses all expectations. With an outstanding scientific program in place, we are confident that this conference will be an enriching and enlightening experience for all attendees.

We are thankful to all our member societies and many colleagues for an overwhelming response to the ‘Call for Abstracts’ and we are happy to share that the abstract submission is extended until deadline 31st July 2023. Furthermore, we encourage you to register soon so as not to miss the early bird registration.

Among our many scientific, educational and advocacy initiatives, APAAACI is committed to addressing the issue of climate change and air pollution, through increased awareness, research, and concerted efforts with governments and related NGO’s. In this context in month of May, APAAACI successfully organized APAAACI Allergy Week 2023.

This significant event brought together experts and professionals from esteemed international organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Asian Development Bank (ADB), G20-T20 India Core Group, and international and regional experts. The objective was to explore the crucial relationship between health, the environment, and climate change.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our distinguished speakers, the APAAACI Board of Directors our esteemed members societies and colleagues for their unwavering commitment and contributions to the remarkable success of APAAACI Allergy Week.

APAAACI Allergy Week 2023

APAAACI Allergy Week 2023, held from 8th to 14th May 2023, focused on the theme of “One Health One Planet: Climate Mitigation and Digital Health” with central global webinar on 12th May 2023.

With the shared goal of addressing the challenges posed by climate change and promoting sustainable healthcare practices, the event attracted an impressive participation of over 900 individuals from 56 countries.

Please find further details below.

Carina Venter talks for APAAACI Allergy week on Asthma and Nutrition: Food Security is Threatened by Climate Change

APAAACI Celebrates World Allergy Week 2023

In conjunction with the APAAACI Allergy Week, APAAACI also celebrated World Allergy Week 2023(June 18th to 24 June). As part of the celebration, APAAACI actively promoted the World Allergy Week 2023 live webinar, that took place on the 20th of June, emphasizing the management of allergic diseases in the face of environmental changes. With a consistent commitment to raising awareness about climate change and its associated consequences, APAAACI was pleased to endorse and share this webinar with its members.

Few Highlights of APAAACI Allergy week: Member Society Activities

APAAACI would like to sincerely thank all of the National Member Societies for celebrating APAAACI Allergy Week 2023 by conducting various activities to increase the awareness to address this important theme “One Health One Planet: Climate Mitigation and Digital Health”.
Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology (MSAI)
In line with APAAACI Allergy week 2023, the Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology (MSAI) organized a public talk series, on 20th May 2023.

Program details below,

Philippine Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (PSAAI)

The Philippine Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (PSAAI) demonstrated their support for APAAACI Allergy Week by actively promoting videos on their social media platform. These videos aimed to highlight the significance of our environment and raise awareness about the effects of climate change and global warming on our health.

Dr. Felicia Racquel S. Tayag, MD, President of PSAAI, further emphasized the significance of the aforementioned topic through a video testimonial.

Mongolian Society of Allergology (MSA)

Prof. Munkhbayarlakh Sonomjamts, President, MSA delivered a lecture about Climate Change and Allergy on Mongolian National Broadcaster TV as Mongolian Society of Allergology celebrated APAAACI Allergy Week 2023.

HCMC Society of AACI (HSAACI), Vietnam

HSAACI organized a symposium with the topic “The Combination of Herbal Medicine and Modern Medicine in Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis” on 14th May 2023.

200 delegates attended the symposium lead by Duy Le Pham, speakers and delegates discussed the effects of air pollution and climate changes on the development of atopic dermatitis.

APAAACI International Conference 2023

We are excited to announce that registration and abstract submissions are open for the APAAACI International Conference 2023. The conference will be held in Singapore from October 23-26 and will feature the theme of ‘The Innovation, Revolution: Allergy Asthma and Immunology’.

This conference is an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the field, participate in insightful discussions, and network with your peers. You’ll also have the chance to share your research, case studies, or other work with a global audience of experts in the field.

Don’t miss out on this chance to propel your career forward and become a part of the largest Allergy Asthma and Immunology conference in the Asia Pacific region. Register today and submit your abstract to share your knowledge with colleagues from around the world.

We look forward to welcoming you to Singapore in October 2023!

APAAACI MASTERCLASS on Best Practices
in Treating Severe Allergy Patients

We successfully organized another APAAACI MasterClass on 31st May 2023, with the theme “Best Practices in Treating Severe Allergy Patients”.

The MasterClass was moderated by Dr. Felicia Racquel S. Tayag (Phillippines), and featured talks by global & regional experts, Prof. Pete Smith (Australia), Prof. Guy Scadding (United Kingdom), and Dr. Yuan Zhang (China). The program promised to be an informative and engaging session, with a dynamic panel discussion.

We are thrilled to announce that we had 1057 registrations from 49 countries, demonstrating the global interest and relevance of the topic. The feedback received for the excellent presentations and content was overwhelmingly positive, and we are delighted to have provided such valuable learning opportunities for our participants.

Collaborations

EAACI Hybrid Congress 2023

EAACI & APAAACI Joint Symposium

The EAACI Hybrid Congress 2023, including the highly anticipated joint symposium between the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) and APAAACI, proved to be an exceptional success. We are thrilled to have organized this thrilling collaboration that united experts and researchers from both regions. The symposium served as a platform for the exchange of valuable knowledge, showcasing the latest advancements, and fostering international collaborations. We extend our warmest congratulations to EAACI for orchestrating such a remarkable congress that contributed significantly to the field of allergy and clinical immunology.

APAAACI booth at EAACI Congress 2023

We are thrilled to invite you to join us at the recently concluded EAACI 2023 Congress held at the Congress Center Hamburg, Germany from 9-11 June 2023. The event was a resounding success, bringing together renowned experts, researchers, and industry professionals from around the world. Our Booth A96 in the Exhibition Area was a hub of activity, offering valuable insights and information about the APAAACI 2023 International Conference.

APAAACI Symposium at FOCIS 2023

23rd Annual Meeting of the Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies (FOCIS 2023) took place, in person, June 20-23, 2023, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.

Each year, FOCIS invites their Member Societies to host symposia at the FOCIS Annual Meeting. This year APAAACI joined for the FOCIS 2023, by conducting a symposium on The Microbiome and Immunity of Mast Cells and T Cells in Immunotherapy.

FOCIS is a renowned society in clinical immunology organizing excellent scientific meetings in clinical and translational immunology,. With the state of the art science the Congress in Boston was an outstanding success. We congratulate Megan Sykes the President and the organizers for the excellent congress.

APAAACI looks forward to the FOCIS symposium at APAAACI 2023 on October 24th in Singapore and to the FOCIS immunology school.

Joint Symposium of MSA & APAAACI at the 2023 Annual Meeting of MSA

The Mongolian Society of Allergology (MSA) and APAAACI collaborated to organize a symposium titled “NEW APPROACHES TO ALLERGY & ASTHMA MANAGEMENT” during the MSA Annual Meeting 2023 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from June 23rd to 24th, 2023.

More details below,

Asia Pacific Allergy Journal

Asia Pacific Allergy journal remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology. It serves as a vital platform for researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to share their insights and discoveries. We encourage all members to visit the website to explore the latest articles that have been recently published. Furthermore, we invite you to submit your own research and scholarly articles for consideration and potential publication in our upcoming issues.

By contributing to AP Allergy, you not only contribute to the collective knowledge in our field but also help shape the future of patient care. Our rigorous peer-review process ensures that only high-quality, evidence-based articles are published, thus making a valuable impact on clinical practice and research.

Thank you for your continued support, and we eagerly anticipate your submissions and readership for the upcoming issues of Asia Pacific Allergy.

APAAACI CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE (ACE)

We are excited to announce that the application submission is now open for the APAAACI Centers of Excellence (ACE). The ACE is designed to recognize multidisciplinary academic medical institutions/centers in the Asia Pacific region and beyond, that are actively promoting innovation, education, research, and advocacy in allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology.

The ACE will create a platform for researchers and clinicians delivering excellence in education, training, research and patient care in allergy, asthma and clinical immunology.

Merits of becoming an ACE

Opportunity to collaborate with APAAACI on educational programs, resources, committees and
Scientific support in the development and dissemination of publications / educational resources
Cross collaboration with other Centers of Excellence regionally and globally to form international multi-Center projects, joint mentorship, research fellowships
ACE recognition award plaque

Invite your friends and colleagues to become a JAAFCA Member

APAAACI expresses its deepest gratitude and congratulates all JAAFCA members especially the steering committee, for their continuous and active contribution to APAAACI. JAAFCA members are the soul of the organization.

Kindly invite your fellow colleagues who are below 45 years to join our JAAFCA Membership.

Please share the link below.

Chairs: Dr. Agnes Leung & Dr. Philip H Li

Highlights of the Allergy World

Biomarkers in atopic dermatitis

Daphne Bakker, Marjolein de Bruin-Weller, Julia Drylewicz, Femke van Wijk, Judith Thijs. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2023; 151: 1163-1168.

Cross-reactive epitopes and their role in food allergy

Sandip D. Kamath, Merima Bublin, Katsumasa Kitamura, Teruaki Matsui, Komei Ito, Andreas L. Lopata.

J Allergy Clin Immunol 2023; 151: 1178-90

Host-microbiome interactions in the holobiome of atopic dermatitis.

Elise Burger, Richard L. Gallo. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2023; 151: 1236-1238

Secondary immunodeficiencies and infectious considerations of biologic immunomodulatory therapies

Laura Cannon, Alice Pan, Leonard Kovalick, Aliese Sarkissian, Eveline Y. Wu. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2023;130: 718-726

The role of interleukin 13 and the type 2 immune pathway in COVID-19: A review

Jennifer Sasson, G. Brett Moreau, William A. Petri, Jr. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2023; 130: 727-732

Current challenges and future opportunities in patient-focused management of hereditary angioedema: A narrative review

Anete S. Grumach, Noga Gadir, Aharon Kessel, Ashley Yegin, Inmaculada Martinez-Saguer, Jonathan A. Bernstein. Clin Transl Allergy 2023;e12243

Persistence in allergen immunotherapy: A longitudinal, prescription data-based real-world analysis

Oliver Pfaar, Hartmut Richter, Angelika Sager, Christoph Miller, Thomas Müller, Marek Jutel. Clin Transl Allergy.2023;e12245

Adverse events in children and adolescents undergoing allergen immunotherapy for respiratory allergies—Report from the Allergen Immunotherapy Adverse Events Registry (ADER), a European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology taskforce

Julijana Asllani, Dimitrios Mitsias, George Konstantinou, Eris Mesonjesi, Fatmira Xhixha, Esmeralda Shehu,et al. Clin Transl Allergy.2023;e12250

Rhinitis associated with asthma is distinct from rhinitis alone: The ARIA-MeDALL hypothesis

J.Bousquet, E. Melén, T. Haahtela, G. H. Koppelman, A. Togias, R. Valenta, et al. Allergy 2023; 78:1169–1203

Staphylococcus aureus causes aberrant epidermal lipid composition and skin barrier dysfunction

Jihyun Kim, Byung Eui Kim, Evgeny Berdyshev, Irina Bronova, Lianghua Bin, Jaewoong Baem et al. Allergy 2023;78:1292–1306

Effect of Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae and influenza vaccinations on infections, immune response and asthma control in preschool children with asthma

Ya-dong Gao, Paraskevi Xepapadaki, Yan-wen Cui, Barbara Stanic, Debbie J. Maurer, Claus Bachert, et al. Allergy 2023;78:1473–1488.

Is antenatal or early-life vitamin D associated with eczema or food allergy in childhood? A systematic review

Rong Zeng, Yusi Li, Songying She, Xiu Qiu, Chia-Lun Chang, Jennifer J. Koplin, et al.Clin Exp Allergy 2023; 53: 511-525

Website Editor: Prof. Bernard Thong

Website Co-Editor: Prof. Amir HA Latiff

APAAACI Allergy Week 2023 – Press Brief

APAAACI — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:41:17 +0000

We are pleased to announce that the upcoming APAAACI Allergy Week 2023 will take place from 8th to 14th May 2023. This year, our theme is “One Health One Planet Climate Mitigation and Digital Health” which highlights the important linkages between human health, animal health, and environment, and the critical role of digital health in the management of allergies, asthma, and clinical immunological diseases.

As part of this week-long event, we will be hosting a range of activities and events, including educational sessions, public awareness campaigns, and a special live webinar conducted with global experts in this field. Our goal is to increase awareness of the impact of climate change on allergic diseases and asthma, and to promote the use of digital health tools and technologies to help mitigate climate crisis and to reduce the burden of allergic and life-style diseases.

We invite all our member societies and patient advocates to join us in this important initiative. Let us work together towards a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

We look forward to your participation in APAAACI Allergy Week 2023, and to making a positive impact on the health of our communities.

Allergy’s Special China Issue Press Brief

APAAACI — Wed, 31 May 2023 06:42:04 +0000

APAAACI is happy to announce Allergy’s special China Issue inaugurated in Beijing by the National Tongren Hospital, Capital University of China and Professor Luo Zhang, co-editor of the issue, the President of the National Tongren Hospital and Treasurer of APAAACI.

Obituary: Prof. Tak Hong Lee

APAAACI — Tue, 30 May 2023 13:11:40 +0000

Issue 26, March/April 2023 Edition

APAAACI — Tue, 16 May 2023 06:19:50 +0000

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Warm greetings from APAAACI!

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all our members for your dedication in providing excellent education and fostering scientific research in the field of allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology in the Asia Pacific region.

As previously announced, we are thrilled to be partnering with the Allergy and Clinical Immunology Society of Singapore (ACIS) to host the APAAACI International Conference 2023, which will take place from October 23rd-26th, 2023. This will be a fantastic opportunity to present your work, learn from and network with colleagues from the region and around the world, and to advance your understanding of the latest research and innovations in the field.

In addition, we will continue to further promote collaboration with our colleagues in the region and beyond, including the development of an Individual membership portal for our members.

We invite you to join us in all our initiatives as part of the APAAACI Family.

We welcome you to join us for the APAAACI Allergy Week 2023 from 8th to 14th May, 2023, on the theme “One Health One Planet Climate Mitigation and Digital Health”. We especially invite you to participate in the central live webinaron 12th May, 2023 with global leaders from World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) and regional experts.

We will also soon launch a new series of webinars to support and bridge the educational gaps in the region.

Please become a part of APAACI’s scientific network of excellence and do apply for becoming an APAAACI Center of Excellence (ACE)

While we are grateful for your continued support, we look forward to further working together towards our shared goals.

APAAACI Allergy Week 2023

Join us for the APAAACI Allergy Week 2023 from 8th to 14th May 2023, where we will be celebrating the theme “One Health One Planet Climate Mitigation and Digital Health”. This year’s event highlights the critical role of digital health in managing allergies, asthma, and several non-communicable diseases (NCDs)/ lifestyle diseases, as well as the interconnectedness of human health, animal health, and the environment. This is also aligned with the theme of India’s G20 Presidency this year “One Earth, One Family, One Future”.

We are excited to invite you to our central live webinar, which will take place on 12th May 2023 from 6.00pm -8.00pm (CST/SGT/HKT/MYT). This live webinar will be conducted with global experts and organizations and will focus on the impact of climate change on allergic diseases and asthma, and the use of digital health tools and technologies to mitigate the climate crisis.

Apart from the webinar, there will be a range of activities and events organized throughout the week, including educational sessions and public awareness campaigns. We invite all our national member societies, colleagues, and friends to participate in the Allergy Week and join us in our crusade for climate action towards mitigation.

Please find the further details on the program and the faculty below.

Let us work together towards a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

APAAACI International Conference 2023

We are excited to announce that registration and abstract submissions are now open for the APAAACI International Conference 2023. The conference will be held in Singapore from October 23-26 and will feature the theme of ‘The Innovation, Revolution: Allergy Asthma and Immunology’.

We look forward to welcoming you to Singapore in October 2023!

APAAACI MASTERCLASS on Current updates on Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)

We successfully organized another APAAACI MasterClass on 29th March 2023, with the theme “Current updates on Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)”.

The MasterClass was moderated by Prof. Bernard Thong (Singapore), and featured talks by global & regional leading experts, Prof. Marcus Maurer (Germany), Dr. Mohamed Abuzakouk (UAE), and Dr. Philip Li (Hong Kong). The program promised to be an informative and engaging session, with a dynamic panel discussion.

We are thrilled to announce that we had 748 registrations from 58 countries, demonstrating the global interest and relevance of the topic. The feedback received for the excellent presentations and content was overwhelmingly positive, and we are delighted to have provided such valuable learning opportunities for our participants.

JAAFCA on Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reaction

After a successful run of JAAFCA events in 2022, APAAACI was thrilled to host the first JAAFCA initiative of 2023 on April 17th from 6.00pm to 7.30pm (SGT/HKT/MYT) focusing on Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions.

The event received an outstanding response, with 550 participants from 41 countries registering for the webinar. The discussions and presentations delivered were informative and up-to-date, providing valuable insights to all attendees.

We would like to extend our gratitude to all speakers, moderators, and participants for contributing to the success of the event. We look forward to organizing more events of this kind in the future.

First Edition of the Asia Pacific Allergy Journal with New Publisher, Wolters Kluwer

We are delighted to announce that the Volume 13, Issue 1 of Asia Pacific Allergy (AP Allergy), the official journal of APAAACI in partnership with Wolter Kluwer has been published. This marks the first edition with the new publisher and showcases the significant changes that have taken place. The journal now features a new Editor-in-Chief Prof. Luo Zhang, New Co-Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Ruby Pawankar, new editorial board, and a modern and user-friendly website with updated submission guidelines, editorial policies, and publication standards.

The AP Allergy journal is committed to advancing knowledge in the field of allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology, and serves as an invaluable platform for researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals. We invite all members to explore the latest updates on the website, including the recently published articles, and submit their research and scholarly articles for publication. We are confident that AP Allergy will continue to provide high-quality, peer-reviewed articles that contribute to the improvement of patient care, and we look forward to the upcoming issues.

International Women's Day 2023

We are thrilled to have kicked off the International Women’s Day 2023 campaign with inspiring messages from women leaders across the world and disciplines. APAAACI is committed to promoting gender equality and recognizing the invaluable contributions of women in healthcare and research.

As part of our campaign, throughout the month we had the privilege of hearing to inspiring women leaders and trailblazers from around the globe across different disciplines, sharing their personal experiences and perspectives on gender parity and equity.

We invite all members to join us in supporting this vision for a more inclusive future. Let’s continue to celebrate and empower women not just on International Women’s Day but every day.

Visit APAAACI YouTube channel playlist featuring these inspiring women and their powerful messages,

APAAACI's Publication on Penicillin Allergy in 'ALLERGY' Journal

We are delighted to announce the publication of an article by APAAACI in the renowned journal ‘Allergy’. The article titled “Disparities and inequalities of penicillin allergy in the Asia-Pacific region” is now available on the journal’s website.

We applaud the efforts of the authors in bringing attention to this important issue and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field of allergy and clinical immunology. We encourage all members to read the article and share it with their colleagues.

APAAACI CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE (ACE)

The ACE will create a platform for researchers and clinicians delivering excellence in education, training, research and patient care in allergy, asthma and clinical immunology.

Merits of becoming an ACE

Opportunity to collaborate with APAAACI on educational programs, resources, committees and congresses
Scientific support in the development and dissemination of publications / educational resources
Cross collaboration with other Centers of Excellence regionally and globally to form international multi-Center projects, joint mentorship, research fellowships
ACE recognition award plaque

Invite your friends and colleagues to become a JAAFCA Member

Kindly invite your fellow colleagues who are below 45 years to join our JAAFCA Membership.

Please share the link below.

Chairs: Dr. Agnes Leung & Dr. Philip H Li

Highlights of the Allergy World

COVID-19 in the Asia Pacific: impact on climate change, allergic diseases and One Health

Pawankar, Ruby1,*,†; Thong, Bernard Y2,†; Recto, Marysia3; Wang, Jiu-Yao4; Abdul Latiff, Amir Hamzah5; Leung, Ting-Fan6; Li, Philip H7; Lobo, Rommel Crisenio M8; Lucas, Michela9; Oh, Jae-Won10; Kamchaisatian, Wasu11; Nagao, Mizuho12; Rengganis, Iris13; Udwadia, Zarir F14; Dhar, Raja15; Munkhbayarlakh, Sonomjamts16; Narantsetseg, Logii17; L Pham, Duy18; Zhang, Yuan19; Zhang, Luo20. Asia Pacific Allergy ():10.5415/apallergy.0000000000000021, March 30, 2023.

Association between prenatal and neonatal risk factors and development of bronchiolitis in early life.

Chen, Po-Sung1,2; Tsai, Yi-Fen3; Yu, Hong-Ren4; Hung, Chih-Hsing5; Chen, Wei-Yu1,6; Lin, Ching-Wei1; Lee, Ju1; Chen, Chih-An1; Tsai, Hui-Ju3; Wang, Jiu-Yao1,7,*. Asia Pacific Allergy ():10.5415/apallergy.0000000000000002, March 30, 2023.

Real-world data: a relevant component in the framework of scientific evidence

Canonica, Giorgio W.1,2,*; Del Moro, Lorenzo2; Costanzo, Giovanni2; Nappi, Emanuele2; Paoletti, Giovanni2. Asia Pacific Allergy ():10.5415/apallergy.0000000000000004, March 30, 2023.

Disparities and inequalities of penicillin allergy in the Asia-Pacific region

Li PH, Pawankar R, Thong BYH, Mak HWF, Chan G, Chung WH, Juan M, Kang HR, Kim BK, Lobo RCM, Lucas M, Pham DL, Ranasinghe T, Rengganis I, Rerkpattanapipat T, Sonomjamts M, Tsai YG, Wang JY, Yamaguchi M, Yun J. Allergy. 2023 Mar 23.

Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic comparison of epinephrine, administered intranasally and intramuscularly: An integrated analysis

https://www.annallergy.org/article/S1081-1206(22)01904-4/fulltext

Tanimoto S, Kaliner M, Lockey RF, Ebisawa M, Koplowitz LP, Koplowitz B, Lowenthal R. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2023 Apr;130(4):508-514.e1.

Alterations of Epidermal Lipid Profiles and Skin Microbiome in Children With Atopic Dermatitis

Kim J, Kim BE, Goleva E, Berdyshev E, Bae J, Kim S, Kim HY, Lee UH, Kim MS, Jung M, Kim H, Lee J, Leung DYM, Ahn K. Allergy Asthma Immunol Res. 2023 Mar;15(2):186-200.

European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology position paper on endoscopic scoring of nasal polyposis

Gevaert P, De Craemer J, Bachert C, Blauwblomme M, Chaker A, Cingi C, Hellings PW, Hopkins C, Hox V, Fokkens WJ, Klimek L, Lund V, Mösges R, Mullol J, Pfaar O, Scadding G, Tomazic PV, Van Zele T, Vlaminck S, Wagenmann M, Toppila-Salmi S, Alobid I. Allergy. 2023 Apr;78(4):912-922.

Efficacy and safety of food allergy oral immunotherapy in adults

Epstein-Rigbi N, Levy MB, Nachshon L, Koren Y, Katz Y, Goldberg MR, Elizur A. Allergy. 2023 Mar;78(3):803-811.

A Work Group Report of the AAAAI Adverse Reactions to Foods Committee

https://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(23)00171-X/fulltext

Oriel RC, Shah A, Anagnostou A, Greenhawt M, Khan F, Leeds S, Ravindran M, Stoffels G, Vickery BP, Virkud YV, Sicherer SH. Food Allergy Management Practices Utilizing Individual Patient Thresholds: J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2023 Feb 10:S2213-2198(23)00171-X.

Unveiling chronic spontaneous urticaria pathophysiology through systems biology

https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(22)02576-3/fulltext

Segú-Vergés C, Gómez J, Terradas-Montana P, Artigas L, Smeets S, Ferrer M, Savic S. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2023 Apr;151(4):1005-1014.

Biologics in the management of childhood atopic dermatitis

https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(23)00083-0/fulltext

Butala S, Paller AS. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2023 Mar;151(3):681-685.

Immunodeficiency secondary to biologics

https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(23)00086-6/fulltext

Labrosse R, Haddad E. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2023 Mar;151(3):686-690.

Website Editor: Prof. Bernard Thong

Website Co-Editor: Prof. Amir HA Latiff

APAAACI News & Notes: January/February 2023

APAAACI — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:21:38 +0000

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Warm greetings from APAAACI!

It is my great pleasure and honor to write to you as the newly elected President of the Asia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (APAAACI). I am indeed excited to continue to work with the new APAAACI Board and all of you to advance our mission of promoting excellence in patient care, education, and research in the field of allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology in the Asia Pacific region.

I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere gratitude to my predecessor, Prof. Ruby Pawankar for her outstanding leadership, vision and extensive contributions to APAAACI and the region during her presidency. Under her guidance, we have made great strides in advancing APAAACI, not just as a regional but also at a global platform. I am extremely delighted also to announce that Prof. Ruby Pawankar will continue to serve not only in her capacity as the Immediate Past President, but also as the newly elected Executive Director. I am committed to working together with her in building on this foundation moving forward.

We will continue to focus on our priorities of promoting collaboration and networking, education and training, and research and innovation. We will work to foster the development of the next generation of allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology experts, and to support the ongoing professional development of our members.

Thank you for your ongoing support to APAAACI, and we look forward to working with you in the years ahead.

It is my honor to write to you as the Executive Director of the Asia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (APAAACI). I would first like to express my deepest gratitude for your unending support in the past years to APAAACI for collaborating with all APAAACI’s initiatives that has helped elevate improve the lives of those with allergies, asthma, and clinical immunological diseases across the Asia Pacific region.

In the coming years, I’m extremely delighted to work together, hand in hand with Prof. Jiu Yao Wang and also the APAAACI Board, as we continue to strategize and focus on elaborating the mission of APAAACI in a seamless manner. We are dedicated to advancing the field of allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology in the Asia Pacific region, and beyond to creating a healthier future for all.

We are also excited to announce that together with the Allergy and Clinical Immunology Society of Singapore (ACIS) we will be hosting the APAAACI International Conference 2023, in October 2023. This conference will bring together leading experts from around the world to discuss the latest research and innovations in the field. It is an exciting opportunity to learn from and connect with colleagues, and to advance our collective knowledge and understanding of these health conditions. We encourage all of you to take advantage of the many opportunities for education, collaboration, and professional development that APAAACI offers.

APAAACI International Conference 2023

Allergy, Asthma and clinical immunology professionals, mark your calendars!

The APAAACI International Conference 2023 is coming to Singapore from October 23-26. The theme of the conference is ‘The Innovation, Revolution: Allergy Asthma and Immunology’.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to engage with your peers, learn about the latest developments in the field, and participate in insightful discussions about the future of allergy and clinical immunology.

We are excited to announce that abstract submissions for the conference are now open. If you have a research project, case study, or other work that you would like to present at the conference, this is your chance to share it with a global audience of experts in the field.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to network with your colleagues, share your knowledge, and propel your career forward. Submit your abstract today and become a part of the largest Allergy Asthma and Immunology conference in the Asia Pacific region.

We hope to see you in Singapore in October 2023!

APAAACI Allergy Week 2023

We are pleased to announce that the upcoming APAAACI Allergy Week 2023 will take place from 8th to 14th May 2023. This year, our theme is “One Health One Planet Climate Mitigation and Digital Health” which highlights the important linkages between human health, animal health, and environment, and the critical role of digital health in the management of allergies, asthma, and clinical immunological diseases.

As we mark APAAACI Allergy Week, it is important to remember the importance of taking a holistic approach to healthcare. The One Health One Planet concept emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, and recognizes the impact of climate change on these systems. By promoting sustainable practices and reducing carbon emissions, we can mitigate the negative effects of climate change on health. In addition, the increasing use of digital health tools can help to improve healthcare delivery, disease surveillance, and health promotion in a more efficient and effective manner. As we work towards a healthier future for all, let us remember the power of collaboration and the need for a comprehensive, One Health One Planet approach.

We invite all our member societies and patient advocates to join us in this important initiative. Let us work together towards a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

We look forward to your participation in APAAACI Allergy Week 2023, and to making a positive impact on the health of our communities.

APAAACI is proud to announce APAAACI CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE (ACE)

The ACE will create a platform for researchers and clinicians delivering excellence in education, training, research and patient care in allergy, asthma and clinical immunology.

Merits of becoming an ACE

Opportunity to collaborate with APAAACI on educational programs, resources, committees and congresses
Scientific support in the development and dissemination of publications / educational resources
Cross collaboration with other Centers of Excellence regionally and globally to form international multi-Center projects, joint mentorship, research fellowships
ACE recognition award plaque

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APAAACI MASTERCLASS on Addressing the Challenges in Food Allergies and Allergic Rhinitis

We successfully organized another APAAACI MasterClass, on 21st February 2023, with the theme: Addressing the Challenges in Food Allergies and Allergic Rhinitis.

The MasterClass was moderated by our regional expert, Prof. Rommel Lobo (Philippines), with lectures from global & regional leading experts, Prof. Walter G Canonica (Italy), Prof. Marysia Recto (Philippines) & Dr. Mongkhon Sompornrattanaphan (Thailand).

We have received tremendous praise for the excellent presentations and content. The webinar garnered more than 1330 registrations from 69 countries, spanning beyond the region.

Upcoming APAAACI MasterClass on Current updates on Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)

We are delighted to announce the upcoming APAAACI MasterClass which will take place on 29th of March 2023 (Wednesday) from 18:00 – 19:30hrs (SGT/HKT/MYT) on Current updates on Hereditary Angioedema (HAE).

The masterclass will be moderated by Prof. Bernard Thong (Singapore) and it will feature talks by global & regional leading experts, Prof. Marcus Maurer (Germany), Dr. Mohamed Abuzakouk (UAE) and Dr. Philip Li (Hong Kong). The program promises to be an informative and engaging session, with a dynamic panel discussion.

Registration & program details below,

Relaunch of Asia Pacific Allergy (AP Allergy) Journal – New Website and Article Submission Open

We are excited to announce the relaunch of Asia Pacific Allergy (AP Allergy), the official journal of APAAACI in partnership with Wolter Kluwer. The journal has undergone significant changes, including a new Editor-in-Chief Prof. Luo Zhang, new editorial board and a brand-new website with a modern and user-friendly interface. We invite all members to visit the new website at www.asiapacificallergy.com to explore the latest updates, including the submission guidelines, editorial policies, and publication standards. We are also pleased to inform you that first issue of the journal is scheduled to be released in March 2023. As the official journal of APAAACI, AP Allergy serves as a valuable platform for researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals in the field of allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology. We are committed to providing our readers with high-quality, peer-reviewed articles that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and the improvement of patient care. We encourage all members to submit their research and scholarly articles for publication in AP Allergy.

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Women in STEM at the Inception Meeting of G20 EMPOWER

On the ‘International Day of Women and Girls in Science’, February 11th, on the first day of Inception Meeting of G20 EMPOWER under the Indian Presidency, Prof. Pawankar who serves as a G20 Empower Advocate spoke at the Main session on empowering Women in STEM. Diversity and Inclusion in STEM is crucial for better creativity, innovation and addressing many global challenges like climate crisis, one health, benefiting all. In light of this, APAAACI will be launching an interdisciplinary forum on Women in STEM.

Upcoming Collobarations

The Respiratory Effectiveness Group (REG) Summit 2023 We are excited to announce that APAAACI will be collaborating with the Respiratory Effectiveness Group (REG) for their upcoming Regulatory Convergence (REG) summit in 2023. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate with REG and participate in this important event as a part of EAACI-REG Workshop on the theme Next generation health guidelines: how to integrate RWE & EBM. We believe that this collaboration will foster a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the field and contribute to the advancement of patient care and outcomes. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration with REG and a successful session at the REG summit in 2023.

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22nd Malaysian Congress and Exhibition on Allergy and Immunology 2023

We are pleased to announce that APAAACI will be hosting a symposium at the upcoming MSAI Congress 2023. We look forward to seeing you at the MSAI Congress 2023 and invite you to join us for what promises to be a stimulating and informative symposium and congress.

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Thai Asthma Council (TAC) Academic Conference 2023

The Thai Asthma Council will be hosting an Academic Conference 2023 from 23-25 March 2023, in Bangkok. We are thrilled to share that APAAACI will collaborate with TAC to promote and advance the field of allergy and immunology in Thailand and beyond by contributing to the scientific program of this conference.

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We hope to see you there!

Please find the program details below,

Invite your friends and colleagues to become a JAAFCA Member

Kindly invite your fellow colleagues who are below 45 years to join our JAAFCA Membership. Please share the link below. Sign up link here

Highlights of the Allergy World

Epidemiology, Management, and Treatment Access of Hereditary Angioedema in the Asia Pacific Region: Outcomes from an International Survey

https://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(22)01334-4/fulltext

Li PH, Pawankar R, Thong BY, Fok JS, Chantaphakul H, Hide M, Jindal AK, Kang HR, Abdul Latiff AH, Lobo RCM, Munkhbayarlakh S, Nguyen DV, Shyur SD, Zhi Y, Maurer M. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2022 Dec 27:S2213-2198(22)01334-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2022.12.021

The skin microbiome in the first year of life and its association with atopic dermatitis

Rapin A, Rehbinder EM, Macowan M, Pattaroni C, Carlsen KCL, Harris NL, Jonassen CM, Landrø L, Lossius AH, Nordlund B, Rudi K, Skjerven HO, Staff AC, Söderhäll C, Ubags N, Vettukattil R, Marsland BJ. Allergy. 2023 Feb 13. doi: 10.1111/all.15671. Epub ahead of print.

CU06-1004 alleviates vascular hyperpermeability in a murine model of hereditary angioedema by protecting the endothelium

Lee S, Kim Y, Kim YS, Zhang H, Noh M, Kwon YG. Allergy. 2023 Feb 14. doi: 10.1111/all.15674. Epub ahead of print.

The conundrum of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine-induced anaphylaxis

https://www.jaci-global.org/article/S2772-8293(22)00095-9/fulltext Khalid MB, Frischmeyer-Guerrerio PA. J Allergy Clin Immunol Glob. 2023 Feb;2(1):1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.jacig.2022.10.003. Epub 2022 Dec 13.

Pathogenesis, immunology, and immune-targeted management of the multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) or pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome (PIMS): EAACI Position Paper Feleszko W, Okarska-Napierała M, Buddingh EP, Bloomfield M, Sediva A, Bautista-Rodriguez C, Brough HA, Eigenmann PA, Eiwegger T, Eljaszewicz A, Eyerich S, Gomez-Casado C, Fraisse A, Janda J, Jiménez-Saiz R, Kallinich T, Krohn IK, Mortz CG, Riggioni C, Sastre J, Sokolowska M, Strzelczyk Z, Untersmayr E, Tramper-Stranders G; Immunology Section and Working Group Infections of the EAACI. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2023 Jan;34(1):e13900. doi: 10.1111/pai.13900.

Comparative Effectiveness, Safety, and Real-World Outcomes of a Nurse-Led, Protocol-Driven Penicillin Allergy Evaluation From the Hong Kong Drug Allergy Delabelling Initiative (HK-DADI)

https://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/s2213-2198(22)00940-0/fulltext Kan AKC, Hui HKS, Li TS, Chiang V, Wong JCY, Chan TS, Kwan IYK, Shum WZ, Yeung MSC, Au EYL, Ho CTK, Lau CS, Li PH. . J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2023 Feb;11(2):474-480.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2022.08.052. Epub 2022 Sep 17.

Advances and Challenges of the Decade: The Ever-Changing Clinical and Genetic Landscape of Immunodeficiency https://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(22)01198-9/fulltext Walter JE, Ziegler JB, Ballow M, Cunningham-Rundles C. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2023 Jan;11(1):107-115. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2022.11.007.

Clinical characteristics and outcomes of ocular allergy in Thai children Jongvanitpak R, Vichyanond P, Jirapongsananuruk O, Visitsunthorn N, Pacharn P. Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol. 2022 Dec;40(4):407-413. doi: 10.12932/AP-160519-0564.

Development, Validation and Comparison of Artificial Neural Network and Logistic Regression Models Predicting Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps Zhou H, Fan W, Qin D, Liu P, Gao Z, Lv H, Zhang W, Xiang R, Xu Y. Allergy Asthma Immunol Res. 2023 Jan;15(1):67-82. doi: 10.4168/aair.2023.15.1.67.

The understanding of asthma pathogenesis in the era of precision medicine Hizawa N. Allergol Int. 2023 Jan;72(1):3-10. doi: 10.1016/j.alit.2022.09.001. Epub 2022 Oct 1.

Website Editor: Prof. Bernard Thong Website Co-Editor: Prof. Amir HA Latiff

APAAACI Presidential Message: November/December 2022

APAAACI — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 14:15:11 +0000

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Warm greetings from APAAACI!

APAAACI 2022 Congress PSAAI@50 congress held from 5-8 December 2022 at SMX Convention Centre, Manila, Philippines was a grand success, and it was all thanks to you. Thank you for contributing and thank you for sharing!

The rich program comprised of over 120 faculty, 36 symposia, 11 plenary lectures, practical workshops, an Allergy Training School and 4 days of great learning. The Congress was an outstanding success with a strong scientific program on a wide range of topics of cutting-edge science and practical aspects.

On behalf of APAAACI, I express our gratitude to all colleagues from our national member societies and around the world for their active participating and contribution to the Congress.

Our heartfelt gratitude to our co-host, the Philippine Society of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (PSAAI) led by Prof Rommel C. Lobo and our APAAACI board and team for their dedicated efforts and for making this Congress an unforgettable memory in the history books.

I also express my sincere gratitude to all our outstanding faculty, Past Presidents, Collaborating Sister Societies, Co- Chairs, all committees, National Member societies, and Industry Partners.

I am pleased to share with you that we have received an overwhelming positive feedback and great appreciation on both the scientific content as well as the organization.

APAAACI International Conference 2023

We invite you to join us at the APAAACI International Conference 2023, in collaboration with the Allergy and Clinical Immunology Society (Singapore), in Singapore, October 23-26, 2023, with the theme ‘The Innovation, Revolution: Allergy Asthma and Immunology’. We look forward to seeing you there in 2023.

APAAACI is proud to announce APAAACI CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE (ACE)

An APAAACI Center of Excellence (ACE) is a multidisciplinary academic medical institution /center in the Asia Pacific which is active in scientific and clinical innovation, education, research and advocacy in allergy, asthma and clinical immunology.

The ACE will create a platform for researchers and clinicians delivering excellence in education, training, research and patient care in allergy, asthma and clinical immunology.

ACE provides,

Clinicians and researchers with continuing education, research collaboration and access to interdisciplinary training programs
Training and education opportunities for Fellows in training
Opportunities to network and collaborate to enhance research, education and training in allergy, asthma and clinical immunology

Merits of becoming an ACE

Opportunity to collaborate with APAAACI on educational programs, resources, committees and congresses
Scientific support in the development and dissemination of publications / educational resources
Cross collaboration with other Centers of Excellence regionally and globally to form international multi-Center projects, joint mentorship, research fellowships
ACE recognition award plaque

Stay tuned for more details!

APAAACI MASTERCLASS on Addressing Severe Allergies: Webinar Series II

We successfully organized another APAAACI MasterClass, on 8th November 2022, with the theme: Addressing Severe Allergies.

This forum was led by our international leading expert, Prof. Jean Bousquet (France) and with lectures from regional leading experts, Prof. Pete Smith (Australia), Prof. Luo Zhang (China) & Prof. Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn (Thailand).

We received great appreciation on the outstanding talks and contents. Webinar had over 600 registrations from 51 countries, from the region and beyond.

Member Society Updates

It is with pleasure that we welcome our newest member society Ho Chi Minh Society of Asthma, Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vietnam (HSAACI). The Ho Chi Minh Society of Asthma, Allergy and Clinical Immunology (HSAACI)’s mission is to provide a professional network to foster the development of specialties and promote people’s health. The major activities of HSAACI include the establishment of Asthma and COPD outpatient care unit (ACOCU), medical education through the training courses for medical staff, increase of patients’ awareness and a pursuit of scientific research in the fields of asthma, allergy, and clinical immunology. The annual congress of HSAACI is organized to create a platform for scientific communication throughout the country. We are very much looking forward to many future collaborations with HSAACI.

To learn more about HSAACI

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Meet the New Editor-in-Chief of AP Allergy Journal

Please join me in welcoming Prof. Luo Zhang, to the position of Editor-in-Chief of the AP Allergy Journal.

Our heartiest congratulations for being elected as Editor-in-Chief of Asia Pacific Allergy (AP Allergy), the official journal of APAAACI.

We are proud to have him in the position to take the Journal to new heights in these times of rapid change in the publishing world.

It is with pleasure we announce that we have partnered with Wolters Kluwer to relaunch Asia Pacific Allergy (AP Allergy), the official journal of APAAACI.

In March 2023, APAAACI will release the new edition of Asia Pacific Allergy (AP Allergy). Stay tuned!

Upcoming Initiatives

APAAACI Individual Membership

In our efforts to build a wider platform of APAAACI community, in addition to our many APAAACI member societies, we invite active individuals to become APAAACI individual members. Individual members will have numerous opportunities to participate in many APAAACI activities and also to apply to become an APAAACI Fellow overtime.

APAAACI Fellowship

APAAACI Fellowships is an initiative to support and assist the career development of young clinician scientists in the Asia Pacific.

Stay tuned for more details.

Invite your friends and colleagues to become a JAAFCA Member

Kindly invite your fellow colleagues who are below 45 years to join our JAAFCA Membership. Please share the link below. Sign up link here

APAAACI Board of Directors for 2023 & 2024

Please join me to congratulate the newly elected APAAACI Board of Directors for the term 2023-2024.

Considering their expertise and leadership in Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology, we are honored to have them as our new board members of APAAACI.

APAAACI Collaborates with World Immune Regulation Meeting XVII

APAAACI collaborates with WIRM and invites colleagues from the region to register in this highly scientific meeting.

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Highlights of the Allergy World

The Association of Prenatal C-Reactive Protein Levels with Childhood Asthma and Atopy

Yih-Chieh S. Chen, Kathleen A. Lee-Sarwar, Hooman Mirzakhani, George T. O’Connor, Leonard B. Bacharier, Robert S. Zieger, et al. The Association of Prenatal C-Reactive Protein Levels with Childhood Asthma and Atopy. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2022; 10: 3213-9

Magnitude and Time Course of Response to Abrocitinib for Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis

Kristian Reich, Peter A. Lio, Robert Bissonnette, Andrew F. Alexis, Mark G. Lebwohl, Andrew E. Pink, et al. Magnitude and Time Course of Response to Abrocitinib for Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2022; 10: 3228-37

Effectiveness of Hydroxychloroquine and Omalizumab in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: A Real-World Study

Najeeb Khan, Tolly G. Epstein, Ilona DuBuske, Maria Strobel, David I. Bernstein. Effectiveness of Hydroxychloroquine and Omalizumab in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: A Real-World Study. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2022; 10: 3300-5

Effect of ozone on allergic airway inflammation

Mehrdad Arjomandi, Hofer Wong, Rachel Tenney, Nina Holland, John R. Balmes. Effect of ozone on allergic airway inflammation. J Allergy Clin Immunol Global 2022; 1: 273-81

Vaccination counseling with and without excipient skin testing in patients with suspected allergic reactions to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and patients with atopy

Dilawar Khokhar, Kelly M. O’Shea, Cem Akin, James L. Baldwin, Mariel R. Benjamin, Rajan Ravikumar et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol Global 2022; 1: 209-16

Drug allergy: A 2022 practice parameter update

David A. Khan, Aleena Banerji, Kimberly G. Blumenthal, Elizabeth J. Phillips, Roland Solensky, Andrew A. White, et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2022; 150: 1333-93

The abundance of Ruminococcus bromii is associated with faecal butyrate levels and atopic dermatitis in infancy

Mari Sasaki, Clarissa Schwab, Alejandro Ramirez Garcia, Qing Li, Ruth Ferstl, Eugen Bersuch, Cezmi A. Akdis et al. Allergy 2022; 77: 3629–3640

Effects of regular soy formula intake between 1 and 2 months of age on food sensitization in infancy

Tetsuhiro Sakihara, Kenta Otsuji, Yohei Arakaki, Kazuya Hamada, Teruaki Matsui, Shiro Sugiura, Komei Ito. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2022; 33: e13898

High Inborn Errors of Immunity Risk in Patients with Granuloma

Merve Süleyman, Oğuzhan Serin, Büşra Koçali, Diclehan Orhan, Elmas Ebru Yalçın, Uğur Özçelik, et al. J Clin Immunol 2022; 42: 1795–1809

Trajectories of cough without a cold in early childhood and associations with atopic diseases

Amandine Divaret- Chauveau, Frederic Mauny, Alexander Hose, Martin Depner, Marie-Laure Dalphin, Vincent Kaulek, et al. Clin Exp Allergy. 2022;00:1–14

The hygiene hypothesis for allergy – conception and evolution

Michael R Perkin, David P Strachan. Frontiers in Allergy 2022.1051368

Exposure to environmental air pollutants as a risk factor for primary Sjogren’s syndrome

Kevin Sheng-Kai Ma, Li-Tzu Wang, Weikun Chong, Cheng-Li Lin, Aimin Chen, James Cheng-Chung Wei. Frontiers in Immunology 2022.1044462

Website Editor: Prof. Bernard Thong

Website Co-Editor: Prof. Amir HA Latiff

Professor Ruby Pawankar

APAAACI President

APAAACI Presidential Message: September/October 2022

APAAACI — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:17:01 +0000

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

My heartiest greetings to all of you!

As we are getting closer to the APAAACI 2022 Congress PSAAI@50, on behalf of APAAACI and PSAAI, we welcome all our colleagues from Asia Pacific and beyond to APAAACI 2022 Congress PSAAI@50 that will take place in Manila from 5-8 December 2022.

With an outstanding scientific program delivered by world renowned international and regional faculty, the congress brings to you the best of science and clinical updates in allergy, asthma & clinical immunology. For more details click here

In a culturally unique setting of the city of Manila, the congress also offers plenty of networking opportunities with established and upcoming young leaders in allergy, asthma & clinical immunology.

We are delighted to announce that the Congress is extending preferential rates for group registrations for international attendees

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For any further information and assistance, please contact us on apaaaci2022@wearemci.com

We look forward to seeing you in Manila!

APAAACI proudly announces the registration of its Association under the Dubai Association Centre (DAC)

Dubai is a cosmopolitan city and an international business hub that will be an added value to our association’s development and success, therefore our registration under the auspices of the Dubai Association Centre will contribute to APAAACI’s growth and development. This will further broaden our horizons and reinforce APAAACI’s reach to the region and beyond. Thanking all of you for your continued support and encouragements. We will continue to take APAAACI to new heights and serve our APAAACI family in the region and beyond while collaborating and leveraging with global bodies.

Thanking all of you for your continued support and encouragements. We will continue to take APAAACI to new heights and serve our APAAACI family in the region and beyond while collaborating and leveraging with global bodies.

APAAACI MASTERCLASS on Severe Allergies: Current concepts on the mechanisms and management strategies

We successfully organized another APAAACI MasterClass, on 11th October 2022, with the theme: Severe Allergies: Current concepts on the mechanisms and management strategies. This forum was be moderated by Prof. Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn (Thailand), comprised of lectures led by our leading international experts, Prof. Giorgio Walter Canonica (Italy) & Prof. Glenis Scadding (United Kingdom).

We received great appreciation on the outstanding talks and contents. Webinar had over 1060 registrations from 63 countries, from the region and beyond.

APAAACI MASTERCLASS – Addressing Severe Allergies: Webinar Series II

We are excited to announce our upcoming APAAACI MasterClass, on 8th November 2022, with the theme: Addressing Severe Allergies. Live simultaneous translation for Chinese delegates will be provided for this masterclass. The MasterClass will be led by our international leading expert, Prof. Jean Bousquet (France) and with lectures from regional leading experts, Prof. Pete Smith (Australia), Prof. Luo Zhang (China) & Prof. Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn (Thailand).

This forum is scheduled on 8th November 2022, 18:00-19:30hrs (CST/SGT/HKT/MYT).

For the program details and registration, refer below.

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APAAACI Sister Society Symposium at World Allergy Congress (WAC) 2022 The World Allergy Organization (WAO) in collaboration with the Turkish National Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (TNSACI) hosted the World Allergy Congress 2022 in Istanbul, Turkey from 13-15 October 2022. APAAACI congratulate WAO and TNSACI for a very successful congress and an outstanding scientific program led by Prof. Mubeccel Akdis and her team. We wish them continued success in all their future endeavours!

APAAACI proudly contributed to the World Allergy Congress 2022 by delivering a Sister Society Symposium on the topic ”Allergies, Asthma and Viral Infections: Current Perspectives & Future Directions” as below. The session was well attended with a vibrant discussion. Learn More

APAAACI Surveys

Our committee leaders and JAAFCA members are continuing to be actively involved in developing consensus documents/state of the art review papers and implementation of other initiatives.

Currently we have several surveys in progress namely,

• SURVEY ON HEREDITARY ANGIOEDEMA (HAE)

• SURVEY ON PENICILLIN ALLERGY

• SURVEY ON IGE-MEDIATED FOOD ALLERGY DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT

Stay tuned for more updates!

JAAFCA: Flagship Program of APAAACI

APAAACI expresses its deepest gratitude and congratulate all the JAAFCA members specially the steering committee, for their continuous contribution to the scientific initiatives for APAAACI as well as for the APAAACI Congress. JAAFCA members forms the soul of the organization.

Highlights of the Allergy World

Update on mosquito bite reaction: Itch and hypersensitivity, pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment Vander Does A, Labib A, Yosipovitch G. Front Immunol. 2022 Sep 21;13:1024559. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1024559. PMID: 36211437; PMCID: PMC9532860.

World Allergy Organization (WAO) Diagnosis and Rationale for Action against Cow’s Milk Allergy (DRACMA) guideline update – XIII – Oral immunotherapy for CMA – Systematic review Bognanni A, Chu DK, Firmino RT, Arasi S, Waffenschmidt S, Agarwal A, Dziechciarz P, Horvath A, Jebai R, Mihara H, Roldan Y, Said M, Shamir R, Bozzola M, Bahna S, Fiocchi A, Waserman S, Schünemann HJ, Brożek JL; WAO DRACMA Guideline Group. World Allergy Organ J. 2022 Sep 8;15(9):100682. doi: 10.1016/j.waojou.2022.100682. PMID: 36185550; PMCID: PMC9474924.

A practical toolbox for the effective transition of adolescents and young adults with asthma and allergies – an EAACI Position paper Vazquez-Ortiz M, Gore C, Alviani C, Angier E, Blumchen K, Comberiati P, Duca B, DunnGalvin A, Garriga-Baraut T, Gowland MH, Egmose B, Knibb R, Khaleva E, Mortz CG, Pfaar O, Pite H, Podesta M, Santos AF, Sanchez-Garcia S, Timmermans F, Roberts G. Allergy. 2022 Sep 29. doi: 10.1111/all.15533. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36176045.

Treatment of hereditary angioedema-single or multiple pathways to the rescue Valerieva A, Longhurst HJ. Front Allergy. 2022 Sep 12;3:952233. doi: 10.3389/falgy.2022.952233. PMID: 36172291; PMCID: PMC9510393.

Allergen Immunotherapy for Atopic Dermatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Benefits and Harms Yepes-Nuñez JJ, Guyatt GH, Gómez-Escobar LG, Pérez-Herrera LC, Chu A, Ceccaci R, Acosta-Madiedo AS, Wen A, Moreno-López S, MacDonald M, Barrios M, Chu X, Islam N, Gao Y, Wong MM, Couban R, Garcia E, Chapman E, Oykhman P, Chen L, Winders T, Asiniwasis RN, Boguniewicz M, De Benedetto A, Ellison K, Frazier WT, Greenhawt M, Huynh J, BscPhm EK, LeBovidge J, Lind ML, Lio P, Martin SA, O’Brien M, Ong PY, Silverberg JI, Spergel J, Wang J, Wheeler KE, Schneider L, Chu DK. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2022 Sep 30:S0091-6749(22)01322-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2022.09.020. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36191689.

Electronic Cigarettes: A Pro-Con Review of the Current Literature Coral X. Giovacchini, Laura E. Crotty Alexander, Loretta G. Que. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2022

The Allergic Rhinitis and Its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) Approach of Value-Added Medicines: As-Needed Treatment in Allergic Rhinitis Jean Bousquet, Mondher Toumi, Bernardo Sousa-Pinto, Josep M. Anto, Anna Bedbrook, Wienczyslawa Czarlewski et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2022

Validation of the Urticaria Control Test (UCT) in Children With Chronic Urticaria Connor Prosty, Sofianne Gabrielli, Pasquale Mule, Nuzha Noorah, Sharon Baum, Shoshana Greenberger et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2022

Allergic diseases and immunodeficiencies in children, lessons learnt from COVID-19 pandemic by 2022: A statement from the EAACI-section on pediatrics Daniel Munblit, Matthew Greenhawt, Helen A. Brough, Anna Pushkareva, Diana Karimova, Anastasia Demidova, John O. Warner et al. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2022;33:e13851

Control of Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma Test: A systematic review of measurement properties and COSMIN analysis Rafael José Vieira, Bernardo Sousa‐Pinto, António Cardoso‐Fernandes, Cristina Jácome, Diana Portela, Rita Amaral et al. Clin Transl Allergy. 2022;e12194.

Website Editor: Prof. Bernard Thong

Website Co-Editor: Prof. Amir HA Latiff

Professor Ruby Pawankar

APAAACI President

APAAACI Presidential Message: July/August 2022

APAAACI — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:21:59 +0000

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

My heartiest greetings to all of you!

I would like to start by thanking the APAAACI Board of Directors, Committee Chairs and members, International advisors, faculties and National Member Societies for their valuable contributions, collaborations and collective efforts for the specialty and our delegates.

We have an exciting line up of activities to look forward to. Most notably, Prof. Rommel Lobo, President, PSAAI and I would like to invite you to join us at the APAAACI 2022 Congress PSAAI@50 that will take place in Manila from 5-8 December this year.

The theme of the Congress is ‘Evidence Based Integrated Care in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: The New Frontiers’. More details here

The Congress will be jointly hosted by APAAACI and the Philippine Society of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (PSAAI). With a greater element of prestige, it will also be a golden jubilee celebration of the PSAAI.

APAAACI invites you to submit your abstracts, and make sure not to miss the submission deadline of 15th September 2022;

Click here, to submit your abstract.

We also encourage you not to miss the early registration deadline,

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We look forward to seeing you in Manila!

EAACI & APAAACI Joint Symposium 2022

Once again APAAACI collaborated with EAACI at the EAACI 2022 in Prague with the EAACI & APAAACI joint symposium on ‘Prevention and novel treatment strategies for allergic diseases; role of Probiotics, prebiotics and OIT’.

With a fully packed room and an active discussion the speakers comprised of Prof. Ruby Pawankar (Japan), Prof. Jiu Yao Wang ( Taiwan) and Prof. Mimi Tang( Australia). he Congress was an outstanding success with 4,500 in-person attendees and 4000+ online. Hearty Congratulations to the EAACI leadership!

Please check out APAAACI virtual booth video link for a short intro of our activities;

PSAAI National Allergy Day 2022

The PSAAI National Allergy Day is targeted towards enhancing the awareness of the public on Allergic diseases.

APAAACI would like to extend their heartiest congratulations to PSAAI leadership, NAD organizing committee and speakers for a very successful PSAAI National Allergy Day.

APAAACI Publications Releases

Asia-Pacific Perspectives on the Second Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Follow-up Survey : Clinical Experimental Allergy The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is currently in its third year. A follow-up survey was commissioned by the APAAACI Task Force on COVID-19 to compare and contrast changes in the epidemiology, clinical profile, therapeutics and public health measures of the pandemic in the Asia Pacific region.

This survey was published in Wiley Online Library by Ruby Pawankar, Bernard Yu-Hor Thong, Marysia Tiongco-Recto, Jiu-Yao Wang, Amir Hamzah Abdul Latiff, Ting Fan Leung, Philip Hei Li, Rommel Crisenio M. Lobo, Michela Lucas, Jae-Won Oh, Wasu Kamchaisatian, Mizuho Nagao,Iris Rengganis, Zarir F. Udwadia, Raja Dhar, Sonomjamts Munkhbayarlakh, Logii Narantsetseg, Duy Le Pham, Yuan Zhang, Luo Zhang. (Clin Exp Allergy 2022; 52: 965-973)

Upcoming APAAACI Publications – In Press

APAAACI is delighted to share that our paper “An online survey of clinical practice for allergic rhinitis among the Asia-Pacific representatives” is accepted for publication in Asia Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology (APJAI) [Impact factor: 7.1]

Ming Zheng, Xiangdong Wang, Amir Hamzah Abdul Latiff, Ashok Shah, Duy Le Pham, Dong Young Kim, Jae Won Oh, MD, Jiu Yao Wang, Kiat Ruxrungtham, Marysia Recto, Niken Lestari Poerbonegoro, Narantsetseg Logi, Sonomjamts Munkhbayarlakh, dear Ting Fan Leung, Takeshi Shimizu, Wen Chin Chiang, Wasu Kamchaisatian, Ruby Pawankar, Luo Zhang.

Thank you all for your efforts in completing the survey, in the critical evaluation of the manuscript and for your valuable contribution to APAAACI always.

APAAACI Surveys

Our committee leaders and JAAFCA members are continue to be actively involved in developing consensus documents/state of the art review papers and implementation of other initiatives.

Currently we have several surveys in progress namely,

• SURVEY ON HEREDITARY ANGIOEDEMA (HAE)

• SURVEY ON PENICILLIN ALLERGY

• SURVEY ON IGE-MEDIATED FOOD ALLERGY DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT

Stay tuned for more updates!

APAAACI MasterClass: Severe Allergies: Current Concepts on the Mechanisms & Management Strategies

We are excited to announce our next APAAACI MasterClass, on 11th October 2022, with the theme: Severe Allergies: Current Concepts on the Mechanisms & Management Strategies.

Live simultaneous translation for Chinese delegates will be provided specially for this particular masterclass. Please save the date and look forward for more updates regarding the speaker details and further information.

Registration details below,

Highlights of the Allergy World

Allergic and eosinophilic asthma in the era of biomarkers and biologics: similarities, differences and misconceptions https://www.annallergy.org/article/S1081-1206(22)00170-3/fulltext Oppenheimer J, Hoyte FCL, Phipatanakul W, Silver J, Howarth P, Lugogo NL. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2022 Aug;129(2):169-180. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2022.02.021. Epub 2022 Mar 7. PMID: 35272048.

The adverse reactions to vaccines practice parameter 10 years on-what have we learned? https://www.annallergy.org/article/S1081-1206(22)00049-7/fulltext Kelso JM. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2022 Jul;129(1):35-39. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2022.01.026. Epub 2022 Jan 31. PMID: 35101646; PMCID: PMC8801260.

Serological testing for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in clinical practice: A comparative diagnostic accuracy study Horn MP, Jonsdottir HR, Brigger D, Damonti L, Suter-Riniker F, Endrich O, Froehlich TK, Fiedler M, Largiadèr CR, Marschall J, Weber B, Eggel A, Nagler M. Allergy. 2022 Jul;77(7):2090-2103. doi: 10.1111/all.15206. Epub 2022 Jan 11. PMID: 34986501; PMCID: PMC9303219.

The international WAO/EAACI guideline for the management of hereditary angioedema-The 2021 revision and update Maurer M, Magerl M, Betschel S, Aberer W, Ansotegui IJ, Aygören-Pürsün E, Banerji A, Bara NA, Boccon-Gibod I, Bork K, Bouillet L, Boysen HB, Brodszki N, Busse PJ, Bygum A, Caballero T, Cancian M, Castaldo A, Cohn DM, Csuka D, Farkas H, Gompels M, Gower R, Grumach AS, Guidos-Fogelbach G, Hide M, Kang HR, Kaplan AP, Katelaris C, Kiani-Alikhan S, Lei WT, Lockey R, Longhurst H, Lumry WR, MacGinnitie A, Malbran A, Martinez Saguer I, Matta JJ, Nast A, Nguyen D, Nieto-Martinez SA, Pawankar R, Peter J, Porebski G, Prior N, Reshef A, Riedl M, Ritchie B, Rafique Sheikh F, Smith WB, Spaeth PJ, Stobiecki M, Toubi E, Varga LA, Weller K, Zanichelli A, Zhi Y, Zuraw B, Craig T. Allergy. 2022 Jul;77(7):1961-1990. doi: 10.1111/all.15214. Epub 2022 Feb 3. PMID: 35006617.

The unfulfilled potential of mucosal immunization https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(22)00628-5/fulltext Baker JR Jr, Farazuddin M, Wong PT, O’Konek JJ. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2022 Jul;150(1):1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2022.05.002. Epub 2022 May 13. PMID: 35569567; PMCID: PMC9098804.

Safety of peanut (Arachis hypogaea) allergen powder-dnfp in children and teenagers with peanut allergy: Pooled summary of phase 3 and extension trials https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(21)02740-8/fulltext Brown KR, Baker J, Vereda A, Beyer K, Burks AW, du Toit G, O’B Hourihane J, Jones SM, Norval D, Dana A, Shreffler W, Vickery BP, Casale T, Skeel B, Adelman D. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2022 Jun;149(6):2043-2052.e9. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2021.12.780. Epub 2021 Dec 29. PMID: 34971646.

Prevalence of sensitization to molecular food allergens in Europe: A systematic review Lisik D, Ioannidou A, Spolidoro G, Ali M, Nyassi S, Amera Y, Rovner G, Khaleva E, Venter C, van Ree R, Worm M, Vlieg-Boerstra B, Sheikh A, Muraro A, Roberts G, Nwaru BI. Clin Transl Allergy. 2022 Jul 6;12(7):e12175. doi: 10.1002/clt2.12175. PMID: 35821705; PMCID: PMC9260209.

World Health Organization global air quality guideline recommendations: Executive summary Goshua A, Akdis C, Nadeau KC. Allergy 2022; 77: 1955-1960

Risk factors for systemic reactions in typical cold urticaria: Results from the COLD- CE study Bizjak M, Košnik M, Dinevski D, Thomsen SF, Fomina D, Borzova E, et al. Allergy 2022; 77: 2185-2199

Sustained safety and efficacy of ligelizumab in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria: A one-year extension study Maurer M, Giménez-Arnau A, Bernstein JA, Chu CY, Danily cheva I, Hide M, et al. Allergy 2022; 77: 2175-2184

Asia Pacific perspectives on the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic: A follow-up survey Ruby Pawankar, Bernard Yu-Hor Thong, Marysia Tiongco-Recto, Jiu-Yao Wang, Amir Hamzah Abdul Latiff, Ting Fan Leung, et al. Clin Exp Allergy 2022; 52: 965-973

Website Editor: Prof. Bernard Thong

Website Co-Editor: Prof. Amir HA Latiff

APAAACI Journal is the Asia Pacific Allergy Journal: https://www.apallergy.org/

Professor Ruby Pawankar

APAAACI President

APAAACI Presidential Message: May/June 2022

APAAACI — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 05:03:34 +0000

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

My heartiest greetings to all of you!

Air pollution is one of the greatest environmental risk factors and a major public health challenge especially for Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) including chronic respiratory diseases like asthma. Over 8-9 million deaths are reported annually due to air pollution and the resulting climate change and over 91% of the premature deaths occurs in low and middle income countries in the Asia Pacific regions. Mitigating climate change and reducing air pollution is key to the prevention of NCDs.

Around this premise, we had an exciting line up of activities, please see below for more details.

APAAACI ALLERGY WEEK 2022 – Climate change a global challenge: impact on allergic diseases

APAAACI Allergy Week is held annually in April/May on a specific theme. The central premise of APAAACI Allergy Week is to draw attention to a particular aspect of allergic disease and to update healthcare professionals, to raise public awareness as well as to engage with global bodies.

In line with ‘WHO’s World Health Day 2022’ ‘Our planet Our health’ and in line with APAAACI’s mission to address climate change and air pollution, the theme of APAAACI Allergy Week 2022 was ‘Climate change a global challenge: impact on allergic diseases’

APAAACI Allergy Week 2022 was organized from 16th to 22nd May 2022.

APAAACI successfully hosted a special Live webinar on the theme Climate change a global challenge: impact on allergic diseases on 17th May 2022.

The webinar comprised of speakers from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Parliamentarians and other international and regional experts.

APAAACI Allergy Week 2022 : GLOBAL EXPERT INSIGHTS

In line with APAAACI Allergy week theme, APAAACI invited Global experts to provide their insights on this very important topic.

APAAACI Allergy week 2022 : Member Society Activities

APAAACI would like to sincerely thank all of the National Member Societies for celebrating APAAACI ALLERGY WEEK 2022 by conducting various activities to increase the awareness to address this important theme Climate change a global challenge: impact on allergic diseases.

Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology (MSAI)

In line with APAAACI Allergy week 2022, the Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology (MSAI) organized two forums, “Allergy Discussion Forum” & “Allergy Education Forum” on 20th May 2022, with the theme “Climate Change a Global Challenge”

Ho Chi Minh Society of Asthma, Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vietnam (HSAACI)

The Ho Chi Minh Society of Asthma, Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vietnam (HSAACI) organised a webinar in line with APAAACI Allergy week 2022 on the 29th of May 2022, with the theme ‘Climate changes – Allergic Diseases are Altered’

Mata Chanan Devi Hospital, New Delhi, India

The Department of Pulmonology, Mata Chanan Devi Hospital, commemorated the Asia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (APAAACI) Allergy Week with an academic session on 19th May 2022. The scientific session was inaugurated with lighting of the lamp and a short video address by Professor Ruby Pawankar, President of APAAACI.

Professor Ashok Shah (Former Director-Professor, Dept. of Pulmonary Medicine, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, and Former President, Indian College of Allergy, Asthma & Applied Immunology) was invited for a guest lecture on “Global warming, Climate change, Air pollution and Respiratory Allergies. Dr. Chandramani Panjabi (Head of Pulmonology, Mata Chanan Devi Hospital) also spoke on “Management of Allergic Rhinitis during COVID times”.

This was followed by a Panel Discussion based on the APAAACI Allergy Week 2022 theme. The invited panelists were Heads of Respiratory Medicine & Interventional Pulmonology from prominent tertiary care hospitals of North and West Delhi – – Dr. Animesh Arya (Shri Balaji Action Medical Institute), Dr. Inder Mohan Chugh (Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh), Dr. Vikas Maurya (Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh), and Dr. Puneet Khanna (Manipal Hospital, Dwarka).

The academic session was chaired by faculty from Mata Chanan Devi Hospital, which included Dr. VK Goyal (Senior Consultant and Head, Internal Medicine), Dr. Sudhir Chhabra (Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine) and Dr. Harish Bhatia (Consultant, Pulmonology).

Mongolian Society of Allergology (MSA)

MSA organised a live webinar in line with APAAACI Allergy week on the 21st of May 2022. This featured key speakers, Prof. Ruby Pawankar, Prof. S. Munkhbayarlakh, Prof. G. Ankhbold, Prof. B. Dalai & Prof. N. Tuvshintur.

Indian College of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (ICAAI)

Indian College of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (ICAAI) hosted a live webinar in line with APAAACI Allergy week on the 22nd of May.

Program details below,

APAAACI MasterClass: Clinical Pearls in Allergic Rhinitis: Evidence to Practice

We have successfully organized a MasterClass on 23rd May 2022 with the theme: Clinical Pearls in Allergic Rhinitis: Evidence to Practice.

This forum was led by our international expert Prof. G. Walter Canonica (Italy) and our JAAFCA experts, Dr. Mongkol Sompornrattanapan (Thailand) & Dr. Yuan Zhang (China) who delivered outstanding lectures. Forum was moderated by our regional expert Prof. Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn (Thailand)

We are extremely delighted to share that we have received an overwhelming positive feedback from 635 attendees who joined the event from 55 countries.

MOTIVATIONAL CONVERSATIONS WITH GLOBAL LEADERS: In conversation with Prof. You Young Kim

An exclusive interview with our Global leader Prof. You Young Kim,

President, APAAACI (1998 & 2002-2004)

Prof. You Young Kim, recalls highlights and explains life experiences that has shaped his career. Considering his vast experience, sharing his career journey will be a great motivation for our younger generation and inspiration for APAAACI community.

APAAACI publications in Asia Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology (APJAI)

APAAACI recently published its Asia pacific survey on Chronic Rhinosinusitis in APJAI

Shao S., Zheng M., Wang X., Latiff AH, Kim DY., Wang JY., Recto M., Lucas M., Sonomjamts M., Logi N., Lestari N., Irawati N., Tantilipikorn P., Bhargava S., MS S., Shimizu T., Leung TF., Kamchaisatian W., Pawankar R., Zhang L. Asia-Pacific survey of physicians’ perceptions and managements of chronic rhinosinusitis. Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol, 2022, 40(): (7.143)

We also heartily congratulate Professor Kiat Ruxrungtham, Editor in Chief of APJAI, official journal of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Association of Thailand (AAIAT) for the new impact factor of 7.143.

APAAACI MasterClass: Clinical Pearls in Peri-operative Anaphylaxis

We successfully organized another APAAACI MasterClass, on 21st June 2022, with the theme: Clinical Pearls in Peri-operative Anaphylaxis.

This forum was be moderated by Dr. Philip H Li (Hong Kong), comprised of lectures led by our regional and international experts, Prof. Mariana Castells (USA), Prof. Lene H Garvey (Denmark), Dr. Elaine Au (Hong Kong) & Dr. Jason Fok (Australia). We received great appreciation on the outstanding talks and content, webinar had over 300 delegates from 31 countries, from the region and beyond.

APAAACI Celebrates World Allergy Week 2022

APAAACI celebrated World Allergy Week 2022 with The Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology (MSAI) in a Live Webinar for World allergy week 2022: Malaysian chapter.

Prof. Ruby Pawankar, President, APAAACI, who was also served as President of World Allergy Organization (2012-2013) delivered a welcome note and an expert panel talk on “Current Concepts in Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma” in a live webinar organized by the Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology (MSAI).

APAAACI Symposium at 2022 International Congress of 50th Anniversary KAAACI

Korean Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Clinical Immunology celebrated their 50th anniversary by successfully hosting their 2022 International Congress in Seoul, Korea from 6th-7th of May. APAAACI congratulate KAAACI on this very memorable and auspicious occasion of their 50th Anniversary. As you celebrate the past 50 years with pride on your achievements, we wish you continued success in the years ahead!

The KAAACI 2022 International Congress was held under the theme “Beyond the 50 years into New Horizons for Asthma and Allergy” to commemorate the 50th anniversary of KAAACI. In collaboration with KAAACI, APAAACI delivered a symposium on the topic ”Updated management of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)”

Joint Symposium of MSA & APAAACI at the 2022 Annual Meeting of MSA APAAACI congratulate MSA for celebrating their 20th Anniversary in which Mongolian Society of Allergology (MSA) & APAAACI conducted a joint symposium on the theme; Allergen Immunotherapy as a prototype of precision medicine in AR and asthma: impact of climate change, at the Mongolian Society of Allergology (MSA) Annual Meeting 2022 to celebrate 20th anniversary of MSA.

APAAACI Symposium at FOCIS 2022

22nd Annual Meeting of the Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies (FOCIS 2022) took place, June 21-24, 2022, at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis.

Each year, FOCIS invites their Member Societies to host symposia at the FOCIS Annual Meeting. This year APAAACI joined for the FOCIS 2022, by conducting a symposium on Asia Pacific perspectives in Allergy Asthma and Clinical Immunology

Program details below,

APAAACI Symposium on 21st of June 2022

Asia Pacific perspectives in Allergy Asthma and Clinical Immunology

1: Asia pacific perspectives of allergies, asthma and COVID ‐19

Speaker: Ruby Pawankar

2: Moonlighting proteins of Probiotics attenuates allergic asthma via immune‐metabolism change in macrophages

Speaker: Jiu Yao Wang

3: Immunological considerations in Covid‐19 Vaccinations Speaker: Bernard Thong

4: Phenotypes of Chronic Rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps in Asia

Speaker: Luo Zhang

APAAACI 2022 Congress PSAAI@50

APAAACI will organise its biennial congress APAAACI 2022 Congress PSAAI@50 in Manila 5-8 December 2022. The Congress will be jointly hosted by APAAACI and the Philippine Society of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (PSAAI). With a greater element of prestige, it will also be a golden jubilee celebration of the PSAAI. We look forward to updating you on the congress details in the coming months. See you in Manila!

Highlights of the Allergy World

Asia-Pacific survey of physicians’ perceptions and managements of chronic rhinosinusitis

EAACI position paper on the clinical use of the bronchial allergen challenge: Unmet needs and research priorities

Agache I, Antolin-Amerigo D, de Blay F, Boccabella C, Caruso C, Chanez P, Couto M, Covar R, Doan S, Fauquert JL, Gauvreau G, Gherasim A, Klimek L, Lemiere C, Nair P, Ojanguren I, Peden D, Perez-de-Llano L, Pfaar O, Rondon C, Rukhazde M, Sastre J, Schulze J, Silva D, Tarlo S, Toppila-Salmi S, Walusiak-Skorupa J, Zielen S, Eguiluz-Gracia I. Allergy. 2022 Jun;77(6):1667-1684. doi: 10.1111/all.15203. Epub 2022 Jan 20.

Allergen immunotherapy and/or biologicals for IgE-mediated food allergy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

de Silva D, Rodríguez Del Río P, de Jong NW, Khaleva E, Singh C, Nowak-Wegrzyn A, Muraro A, Begin P, Pajno G, Fiocchi A, Sanchez A, Jones C, Nilsson C, Bindslev-Jensen C, Wong G, Sampson H, Beyer K, Marchisotto MJ, Fernandez Rivas M, Meyer R, Lau S, Nurmatov U, Roberts G; GA2LEN Food Allergy Guidelines Group. Allergy. 2022 Jun;77(6):1852-1862. doi: 10.1111/all.15211. Epub 2022 Jan 19.

Biologicals and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Severe Uncontrolled Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps: An Economic Perspective

van der Lans RJL, Hopkins C, Senior BA, Lund VJ, Reitsma S. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2022 Feb 26:S2213-2198(22)00218-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2022.02.017.

Contact allergens for the allergist

Fonacier L, Frankel D, Mawhirt S. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2022 Jun;128(6):629-644. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2022.03.022. Epub 2022 Mar 25.

Optimizing topical management of atopic dermatitis

Butala S, Paller AS. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2022 May;128(5):48

8-504. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2022.03.004. Epub 2022 Mar 12.

Neuroimmune communication regulating pruritus in atopic dermatitis

Martin Steinhoff, Fareed Ahmad, Atul Pandey, Angeliki Datsi, Ayda AlHammadi, Sara Al-Khawaga, et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2022;149:1875-98

COVID-19 vaccine in adult patients with inborn errorrs of immunity

Leanne P.M. van Leeuwen, Corine H. GeurtsvanKessel, Pauline M. Ellerbroek, Godelieve J. de Bree, Judith Potjewijd, Abraham Rutgers,et al. Immunogenicity of the mRNA-1273 J Allergy Clin Immunolo 2022; 149: 1949-1957

Trends in use of specialised formula for managing cow’s milk allergy in young children

Shriya Mehta, Hilary I. Allen, Dianne E Campbell, Karoline Fagerli Arntsen, Melanie Rae Simpson, Robert J. Boyle. Clin Exp Allergy. Epub 2022 May 29.

Bronchial inflammation biomarker patterns link humoral immunodeficiency with bronchiectasis-related small airway dysfunction

Ulrich M. Zissler, Aljoscha Thron, Jonas Eckrich, Shahrzad Bakhtiar, Ralf Schubert, Stefan Zielen. Clin Exp Allergy 2022; 52; 760-773

Alarmins and innate lymphoid cells 2 activation: A common pathogenetic link connecting respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis and later wheezing/asthma?

Giovanni A.Rossi, Stefania Ballarini, Pietro Salvati, Oliviero Sacco, Andrew A. Colin. Ped Allergy Immunol 2022 e13803

Website Editor: Prof. Bernard Thong

Website Co-Editor: Prof. Amir HA Latiff

APAAACI Journal is the Asia Pacific Allergy Journal: https://www.apallergy.org/

Professor Ruby Pawankar
APAAACI President

Staging APAAACI

Issue 27, May/June 2023 Edition

APAAACI Allergy Week 2023

APAAACI Celebrates World Allergy Week 2023

Few Highlights of APAAACI Allergy week: Member Society Activities

APAAACI International Conference 2023

APAAACI MASTERCLASS on Best Practices in Treating Severe Allergy Patients

Collaborations

Asia Pacific Allergy Journal

APAAACI CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE (ACE)

Invite your friends and colleagues to become a JAAFCA Member

Highlights of the Allergy World

APAAACI Allergy Week 2023 – Press Brief

Allergy’s Special China Issue Press Brief

Obituary: Prof. Tak Hong Lee

Issue 26, March/April 2023 Edition

APAAACI Allergy Week 2023

APAAACI International Conference 2023

APAAACI MASTERCLASS on Current updates on Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)

JAAFCA on Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reaction

First Edition of the Asia Pacific Allergy Journal with New Publisher, Wolters Kluwer

International Women's Day 2023

APAAACI's Publication on Penicillin Allergy in 'ALLERGY' Journal

APAAACI CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE (ACE)

Invite your friends and colleagues to become a JAAFCA Member

Highlights of the Allergy World

APAAACI News & Notes: January/February 2023

APAAACI Presidential Message: November/December 2022

APAAACI Presidential Message: September/October 2022

APAAACI Presidential Message: July/August 2022

APAAACI Presidential Message: May/June 2022

APAAACI MASTERCLASS on Best Practices
in Treating Severe Allergy Patients