An investigation of the prevalence of indoor and outdoor inhalant allergens in children with allergic rhinitis

Yıl 2018, Cilt: 8 Sayı: 1, 45 - 50, 05.04.2018

Ahmet Hamdi Kepekçi Ahmet Hamdi Kepekçi , Mustafa Yavuz Köker Ali Bestemi Kepekçi

Öz

Objective: The aim of the present study was
to determine the prevalence of the aeroallergens sensitivity among
children with allergic rhinitis in the province of Istanbul in Turkey,
based on skin prick test (SPT) reactivity.




Methods: This
study, including 729 AR patients with positive SPT, was conducted in
three age groups. SPT with extracts including pollens, house dust mites
(HDMs), animal dander's (ADs) and molds was performed on these patients.
All these patients have a positive reaction to at least one allergen
with SPT.




Results: The
allergen prevalence of 729 patients with positive SPT results was 33%
for HDMs, 31% for pollen, 19% for molds and 17% for ADs. The sensitivity
to aeroallergens significantly decreased as the age increased
(p<0.01). Both outdoor and indoor allergen positivity in preschool
children (Group 1) were 89 (43.4%) and in adolescent children (Group 3)
were 32 (15.6%), and also sensitivity to allergens significantly
decreased according to increase of age (p<0.01).




Conclusion: We
provided regional allergens profile of children with AR in Istanbul.
Avoiding exposure to allergens and finding the best formulation of
allergen immunotherapy for AR are important steps in the clinical
management of patients.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Aeroallergen, allergic rhinitis, children, skin prick test

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