Investigation and analysis of allergens in school-age children with allergic rhinitis in Chaozhou area and the effect of health education on reducing the onset of allergic rhinitis
10.16066/j.1672-7002.2024.09.008
- VernacularTitle:潮州地区学龄期过敏性鼻炎患儿过敏原调查分析及健康教育作用的研究
- Author:
Jianyan WANG
1
;
Yeqing LIN
;
Zichen WANG
;
Quanzhao ZHANG
Author Information
1. 中山大学附属第三医院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科,广东 广州 510630
- Keywords:
Health Education;
Child;
Rhinitis,Allergic;
Allergens;
school-age children;
prevention and treatment
- From:
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2024;31(9):580-584
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE To investigate the positive rates and distribution of multiple allergens in children aged 6 to 14 with allergic rhinitis(AR) in the Chaozhou area,and to explore whether health education plays a positive role in these patients. METHODS A random sample of 100 school-age children diagnosed with AR at the outpatient department of Chaozhou Central Hospital from January to May 2024 was selected for allergen testing. Additionally,100 school-age children diagnosed with AR at the outpatient department of Chaozhou Central Hospital from January to May 2024 were surveyed before and after intervention using the same self-made questionnaire,and the effectiveness of the intervention was evaluated. RESULTS Among school-age children with AR in Chaozhou area,the top three positive rates of allergens were house dust mites/dust mites(42％),milk(29％) and egg(23％),and the top three strong positive rates were also house dust mites/dust mites(27％),milk(18％) and egg(17％). After health education,the correct response rate to questions on how to reduce AR attacks increased compared to before the intervention. The overall awareness of AR health knowledge was 31.7％,which significantly increased to 91.4％ after the intervention,with a statistically significant difference. CONCLUSION Understanding the positive rates and distribution of allergens in the Chaozhou area is very important for diagnosing and managing allergic symptoms,which can help physicians and patients better cope with AR. Health education can significantly improve school-age children's understanding of AR,promote the formation of good hygiene habits and lifestyles,and has a positive impact on the prevention and treatment of AR in school-age children.
