New progress in the diagnosis and treatment of pet allergens and related allergic diseases.
10.3760/cma.j.cn112150-20230216-00113
- VernacularTitle:宠物变应原及相关过敏性疾病诊治的新进展
- Author:
Ying Ying ZHOU
1
;
Shi Qiu XIONG
2
;
Chuan He LIU
2
Author Information
1. School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261000, China Department of Allergy, Children's Hospital of Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Beijing 100020, China.
2. Department of Allergy, Children's Hospital of Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Beijing 100020, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Humans;
Allergens;
Hypersensitivity/therapy*;
China/epidemiology*;
Hair;
Risk Factors
- From:
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine
2023;57(9):1342-1347
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Pet allergies are the type Ⅰ allergic reaction stimulated by allergens in pet dander, hair, and saliva and urine. Atopic individuals with pet allergies have mucosal and respiratory symptoms and casually severe anaphylaxis. Recently, the increasing presence of household pets in China has contributed to an increase in the prevalence of allergies to pets. Moreover, pet allergen sensitization is one of the critical risk factors for developing other allergic diseases, posing a major health problem. This article discussed the epidemiology, allergenic components, clinical features, diagnosis and management, and prevention of pet allergies, providing advice for prevention and treatment.
