Alergoprofil

A successful use of barrier patches in the management of contact dermatitis to a continuous glucose monitoring device – a case study

Piotr Duda, Justyna Michalczyk, Bartłomiej Dziedzic, Katarzyna Chmielewska — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The popularity of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices rises, similar to the prevalence of CGM-related contact dermatitis. There is still a paucity of recommendations for its treatment, and here, we documented the use of barrier patches from adhesive dressing tape. A 25-year-old type I diabetic presented symptoms of contact dermatitis after a month of CGM use. A barrier patch significantly prevented its symptoms. CGM was discontinued for over a year, and after it was reintroduced, the symptoms relapsed. Barrier patches were used again, with good results. We added some data on the management of CGM-related contact dermatitis and materials suitable for barrier patches.

Occupational exposure to wood dust and the risk of upper respiratory tract diseases

Anna Rapiejko , Tomasz R. Sosnowski , Krzysztof Sosnowski , Dariusz Jurkiewicz — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Wood dust is a common occupational exposure factor, particularly in carpentry, furniture manufacturing, sawmilling, and construction. The article reviews current knowledge on the impact of occupational exposure to wood dust on upper respiratory tract diseases. Health risks are influenced by the level and duration of exposure, particle characteristics, deposition sites, and individual host factors. Potential disease pathomechanisms are discussed. Workers exposed to wood dust may develop work-related rhinitis, which may progress to occupational asthma. The documented long-term effect is an increased risk of sinonasal cancer, particularly adenocarcinoma. The key role of technical prevention and medical surveillance is emphasised.

Analysis of Corylus pollen season in selected cities of Poland in 2025

Joanna Rapiejko, Grzegorz Siergiejko, Małgorzata Puc, Agnieszka Lipiec — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Corylus produces allergenic pollen grains that appear in the air in early spring and are among the first sources of seasonal aeroallergens in Poland. The aim of this study was to analyse and compare the Corylus pollen seasons in selected cities of Poland in 2025. Aerobiological monitoring was conducted in Bialystok, Olsztyn, Opole, Szczecin and Warsaw using volumetric Burkard or Lanzoni pollen samplers. Daily pollen concentrations were expressed as the number of pollen grains in 1 m³ of air. Seasonal characteristics were determined using the Seasonal Pollen Index (SPI), peak value and peak date. In addition, the number of days with pollen concentrations exceeding clinically relevant threshold values of 35 and 80 grains/m³ was calculated. The hazel pollen season in 2025 began between late February and early March and showed clear regional differences in intensity. The highest annual pollen sum and the greatest number of threshold exceedance days were recorded in Opole, while the lowest values were observed in Bialystok. The results indicate a moderate to high risk of allergic symptoms in sensitised individuals, particularly in central and south-western Poland.