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ArticleIndian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India2023

Pattern of Food Allergen Sensitivity Amongst Adult Allergic Rhinitis Patients: A Four Year Central Indian Study.

Abhik Sikdar, Anuja Suda, Shrikant Phatak, Sameer Nivsarkar, Richa Agarwal

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Abhik SikdarDepartment of ENT, Choithram Hospital and Research Center, Flat no 902, Block A3, Avasa Housing, Opp Phalbag, AB Road, 452012 Indore, MP India.ORCID 0000-0001-5615-9385
Anuja SudaDepartment of ENT, Choithram Hospital and Research Center, Flat no 902, Block A3, Avasa Housing, Opp Phalbag, AB Road, 452012 Indore, MP India.
Shrikant PhatakDepartment of ENT, Choithram Hospital and Research Center, Flat no 902, Block A3, Avasa Housing, Opp Phalbag, AB Road, 452012 Indore, MP India.
Sameer NivsarkarDepartment of ENT, Choithram Hospital and Research Center, Flat no 902, Block A3, Avasa Housing, Opp Phalbag, AB Road, 452012 Indore, MP India.
Richa AgarwalDepartment of ENT, Choithram Hospital and Research Center, Flat no 902, Block A3, Avasa Housing, Opp Phalbag, AB Road, 452012 Indore, MP India.

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aimsOnly limited Indian data is available regarding the food allergy pattern among allergic rhinitis patients in Indian population. This study aims to assess the pattern of food allergen sensitivity amongst allergic rhinitis patients in central India. MATERIAL AND

methodsA total of 218 subjects with allergic rhinitis were enrolled in the study (from May 2018 to August 2022). Skin prick test was done in all subjects with proper technique and precautions by using 125 common food allergens and 75 aero allergens. The test readings were noted after 20 minutes by comparing the wheals so formed with the negative control of Saline and positive control of Histamine. Any reaction with a wheal diameter of 3mm or greater was considered as positive.

resultsWhile test results of both food and inhalant allergens were issued to individual patients, this study was restricted to detection and analysis of pattern of food allergens. Our study observed male preponderance with predominantly a third decade affliction. The most common food allergen in the study population was beetle nut (29.3%) followed by chilli powder and spinach (28.8% each).

conclusionAlong with aeroallergens, food allergens are also important provocateurs of allergic rhinitis. Diagnosing the offending food allergens and its avoidance reduces patient morbidity, need for pharmaceutical agents and subsequently drug dependence and its side effects. Offering subjects a replacement diet with food items of similar taste and nutritive character helps in sustainable avoidance therapy.

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Allergen avoidanceAllergic rhinitisFood allergensSkin prick test

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PMCPMC10188673

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