To present the progress of Slovenian pneumology and allergology in the past few years. To compare the development and situation in these fields in Slovenia to other countries with similar health care systems. Slovenian speakers and European invited speakers can regularly report about new and proven scientific methods. To transmit experience and knowledge to general practitioners and specialists from Southeastern Europe. To improve their work, accept new organizations, implement and adopt new diagnostic and therapeutic methods in their daily work with patients.
B.01 Organiser of a scientific meeting
COBISS.SI-ID: 253023232In the first part we used questionnaires (N = 687) which were followed by a pulmonary specialist clinical examination in selected subjects (N = 185). In the second part we used supplementary questionnaires for prevalence estimations (N = 1145). We found a high prevalence of asthma in the Slovenian population (16,3%). Further epidemiological studies are underway to confirm these data.
F.01 Acquisition of new practical knowledge, information and skills
COBISS.SI-ID: 248225024We developed and implemented a diagnostic method for measuring basophil specific allergen sensitivity by flow cytometry. This method is used for predicting systemic side effects of venom immunotherapy and for monitoring of the efficiency of venom immunotherapy. The method is widely internationally recognized.
F.21 Development of new health/diagnostic methods/procedures
COBISS.SI-ID: 26355417The Head of a National Quality Assessment Scheme for measurements of IgE antibodies – IgEQAS within the Slovenian National External Quality Assessment Scheme – SNEQAS. In this national quality scheme, all Slovenian laboratories (N = 16) which perform measurements of specific and/or total IgEs are included. We provide 4 samples per year; every sample for 3 allergens and a total IgE.
D.01 Chairing over/coordinating (international and national) projects
COBISS.SI-ID: 26169817The aim was to show the applicability of the basophil activation test (BAT) in the detection of hypersensitivity to Hymenoptera venom. Our aim was also to evaluate whether there is any correlation between basophil in vitro sensitivity to allergen-specific stimulation and the efficacy of venom immunotherapy (VIT). Our results revealed a higher clinical sensitivity and better clinical positive predictive value of BAT compared to SPT and sIgE test in the detection of Hymenoptera venom allergy. BAT is particularly helpful in cases with negative or contradictory results of confirmatory tests.
D.09 Tutoring for postgraduate students
COBISS.SI-ID: 2126671