List of abbreviations
ACT: asthma control test
BD: bronchodilator
BMI: body mass index
CCD: cross-reactive carbohydrate determinants
c-sIgE: component-specific IgE
FEV1: forced expiratory volume in one second
FVC: forced vital capacity
HDM: house dust mite
ICS: inhaled corticosteroids
IgE: type E immunoglobulin
ISAC: ImmunoCAP Immuno Solid-phase Allergen Chip
ISU: ImmunoCAP Immuno Solid-phase Allergen Chip Standardized Units
LABA: long-acting beta-agonists
NSA: non-severe school-age asthmatic children
nsLTP: non-specific lipid transfer protein
NSRW: non-severe preschool recurrent wheezers
PAQLQ: Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life Score
PR-10: pathogenesis-related protein family 10
SA: severe school-age asthmatic children
SABA: short-acting β-agonist
SPT: skin-prick test
SRW: severe preschool recurrent wheezers
TLP: thaumatin-like proteins