Study of allergen patterns in patients of severe persistent allergic rhinitis in Central India based on Modified Skin Prick Test reactivity
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 3
Abstract
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a symptomatic disorder of the nose induced by perennial or seasonal allergen exposure causing inflammation of membranes lining the nose, characterized by nasal congestion, rhinorrhoea, sneezing, itching of the nose and/or post-nasal discharge. The prevalence of AR is associated with a variety of environmental allergens and the level of exposure through direct contact, inhalation, or ingestion. It is clear from several studies and guidelines that screening and identification of various allergens in a particular region can facilitate in diagnosing, treating and formulating preventive strategies against AR. Since the preventive strategy and treatment of AR depends on correct identification of clinically relevant allergens in a particular region. This multi centric study was undertaken to evaluate the allergen patterns in patients with severe persistent allergic rhinitis from Central India. The inclusion criterion was male/female of all age groups presenting with nasal congestion, rhinorrhoea, sneezing, itching of the nose and/or post-nasal discharge. Exclusion criterion was patients suffering from infective pathology of nose and sinuses. The study group comprised of 810 male/female of the age group between 6 to 63 years. Results of the study indicate that in Central India, the common allergens are pollens (78.5%), insects (64.5%), food (50%) and dust (38.5%) causing severe persistent allergic rhinitis. Therefore avoidance of these allergens may results in improvement of symptoms. These results may also be helpful in immunotherapy of AR patients from Central India.
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Dr Subir Jain, Dr Sanjay Kumar Gupta
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