Increasing Prevalence of Allergic Rhinitis in China
10.4168/aair.2019.11.2.156
- Author:
Yuan ZHANG
1
;
Luo ZHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing TongRen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China. dr.luozhang@139.com
- Publication Type:Review
- From:Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research
2019;11(2):156-169
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a critical public health, medical and economic problem in China. AR is also an important risk factor which will cause many diseases or disorders, especially in children. The trend of AR incidence is still on the rise in recent years and has had a significant effect on the general public. This significant increase is alarming, which highlights an urgent need for better understanding of the prevalence status and characteristics, sensitization patterns, and the associated risk factors of AR in order to improve treatment and develop effective prevention strategies.
