Prevalence of sensitization to allergens in patients with allergic rhinitis and respiratory disease in Qingshan of Wuhan.
- Author:
Peng WANG
1
;
Wei LI
;
Ping ZHAO
;
Youyun LOU
;
Qixue GAO
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Wugang General Hospital, Wuhan, 430080, China. wangpengdrgon@yahoo.com.cn
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Adult;
Aged;
Aged, 80 and over;
Allergens;
analysis;
Antigens, Dermatophagoides;
analysis;
China;
epidemiology;
Dust;
analysis;
Female;
Humans;
Immunoglobulin E;
analysis;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Pollen;
Prevalence;
Rhinitis;
epidemiology;
Young Adult
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2008;22(14):634-636
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine which allergens were prevalent in patients with allergic rhinitis and respiratory disease in Qingshan Wuhan.
METHOD:A total of 700 cases, which were diagnosed as allergic rhinitis and respiratory disease by history and clinical presentation, underwent ELISA test with 7 standardized allergens, and the most important sensitizing allergens were assessed. The samples were stratified on two age groups: AR and respiratory disease group and the positive rate of two main allergens in two groups were contrast analyzed.
RESULT:For patients with allergic rhinitis, the positive rate of the top seven aeroallergen were dermatophagoides (47%), herbs (19.7%), tree (18%), animal dander (8.9%), house dust (6.5%), mold (4.9%) and wormwood (3%). There was no significant difference in higher sensitivity to dust mite and ragweed between allergic rhinitis and respiratory disease group (P > 0.05).
CONCLUSION:Dust mite, Tree and Herbs are the most important three aeroallergens in Qingshan region of Wuhan.
