Analysis of food allergens in patients with allergic rhinitis in Guangzhou.
- Author:
Haiwen HU
1
;
Fei fei CHEN
;
Jing LI
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, Guangdong WUJING Hospital, Guangzhou, 510507, China. 893825069@qq.com
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Adult;
Aged;
Allergens;
analysis;
Animals;
Child;
Child, Preschool;
China;
epidemiology;
Dairy Products;
Eggs;
Female;
Food;
Food Hypersensitivity;
epidemiology;
Humans;
Male;
Meat Products;
Middle Aged;
Rhinitis, Allergic;
Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial;
epidemiology;
Seafood;
Skin Tests;
Young Adult
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2012;26(23):1083-1088
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the distribution of multiple food allergens in patients with allergic rhinitis in Guangzhou area.
METHOD:Skin prick tests were performed in 1529 patients with allergic rhinitis. The result was discussed by the age of patients, the types of allergens and the response intensity.
RESULT:Five hundred and eighty-seven cases were positive. The most important food allergens were crab (25.6%), prawn (19.4%). There were statistical differences of positive reactions among three age groups (P < 0. 05). The main food allergen was seafood.
CONCLUSION:Crab and prawn are the main food allergens in patients with allergic rhinitis in Guangzhou. It is helpful for clinical diagnosis and treatment.
