Prevalence of Aeroallergens in Childhood Asthma in Mashhad
Journal Title: Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences (MJMS) - Year 2010, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Background. Atopy is defined as the genetic propensity to develop immunoglobulin E antibody in response to exposure to allergens and may be assessed by skin prick test (SPT). Aim. The aim of this study was to investigate the pattern of sensitization to aero-allergens with SPT among asthmatic children in Mashhad (North east of IRAN). Material and Methods. The study population consist of 133 (83 boys, 50 girls). The age of the patients ranged between 3-14 years (Mean 7.84 ± 3.06). Asthmatic children assessed by skin prick test with 9 common regional aero-allergen (pollens, house dust, feathers, cockroach). The study was conducted between January 2008 and December 2009. Results. Among 133 patients with asthma 84 (63.2%) had positive SPT to at least one of the aeroallergens. Allergy to pollens was the most prevalent sensitizing (57.1%), followed by allergy to house dust mite, feathers, and cockroach (19.5% , 9% , 6% ) respectively. Conclusion. Our result confirmed that pollens are the main sensitizing aero-allergens among patients with asthma in Mashhad. Among pollens the highest positive rate belonged to weeds.
Authors and Affiliations
Fatemeh Behmanesh| Mashad University of Medical Science, Paediatric Department, House No. 2-25 Azadi Street-Sajjad Blv, Mashad 91879-75859, Khorasan, Iran, Mohamad Shoja| Mashad University of Medical Science, Paediatric Department, House No. 2-25 Azadi Street-Sajjad Blv, Mashad 91879-75859, Khorasan, Iran, Mohammad Khajedaluee| Mashad University of Medical Science, Paediatric Department, House No. 2-25 Azadi Street-Sajjad Blv, Mashad 91879-75859, Khorasan, Iran
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP8759
- DOI 10.3889/MJMS.1857-5773.2010.0099
- Views 378
- Downloads 23
Hyper IgE in a HIV Positive Patient - Case Report
Background: Hyperimmunoglobulinemia E Syndrome (HIES) is a primary immunodeficiency syndrome associated with multiple abnormalities. Clinical manifestations of atopic allergy, drug reactions, and increased IgE in serum...
The Role of T-Cell subsets and Natural Killer Lymphocytes in the Pathogenesis of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Background. The aim of the work is to emphasize the role of lymphocyte subsets; T-helper (Th), Tcytotoxic/suppressor (Tc/s) and natural killer (NK) and their secreted cytokines found in the peripheral blood of patients...
The Oldest Anaesthesiologist on the Balkan Peninsula, Dr. Risto Ivanovski, Died
Dr. Risto Ivanovski died on 17 of June 2013 in his 100-th year of life. He was the first anaesthesiologist in Republic of Macedonia and one of the founders of modern anaesthesiology in ex-Yugoslavia. He was born in Pri...
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome as an Independent Mortality Predictor Factor During Acute Pancreatitis
Aim: The aim was to study the role of abdominal compartment syndrome and intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) as indipendent predictor factors on outcome and mortality in patients during early phase of acute pancreatitis...
Fatal Sepsis Due to Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia in Stem Cell Recipient – Case Report
Background: Infections are frequent cause of further morbidity and mortality in stem cells recipients. Infection-related mortality is mainly due to severe bacterial sepsis, pneumonia and fungal infections. Case Report:...