Main epidemiological characteristics and natural history of pediatric allergic rhinitis
10.4168/aard.2021.9.4.203
- Author:
Minji KIM
1
;
Hyun Hee KIM
;
Hyo-Bin KIM
;
Yeong-Ho RHA
;
Yang PARK
;
Myongsoon SUNG
;
Youn Ho SHIN
;
Hye Yung YUM
;
Kyung Suk LEE
;
Yong Ju LEE
;
Yoon Hong CHUN
;
Hye Mi JEE
;
Bong Seok CHOI
;
Sun Hee CHOI
;
Yong Mean PARK
;
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Sejong, Korea
- Publication Type:REVIEW
- From:Allergy, Asthma & Respiratory Disease
2021;9(4):203-207
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is one of the most common allergic diseases characterized by stuffy nose, rhinorrhea, sneezing, and itching. Researchers have indicated an increase in the prevalence of AR and younger-age onset during the last few decades. The increasing burden of AR has caused many researchers to investigate time trends of the prevalence of AR and to identify its risk factors. The most commonly used epidemiological studies are cross-sectional ones such as the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood study and big data from National Health Insurance Service or National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. However, these studies have many limitations including recall bias, selection bias, and deficit of objective evaluation. Furthermore, crosssectional studies cannot reflect new risk factors associated with the development of AR. New epidemiological studies will be needed to cover genetic factors, environmental changes, microbiomes, and lifestyles that are known to be risk factors for AR. Further studies will be needed to determine the prevalence, natural history, and risk factors of AR in order to advance our understanding of the pathophysiology, prevention, and management of comorbidities of AR.
