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Observational studyBMC pediatrics2023

Prevalence of allergen sensitization among children with allergic rhinitis in Changzhou, China: a retrospective observational study.

Zhibang Hu, Jianrong Xue, Min Pan, Yongzheng Bao, Wenlan Zou, Chunhui Wang, Jing Ma

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Zhibang HuDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, the Third People's Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou, 213001, China.
Jianrong XueDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, the Third People's Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou, 213001, China.
Min PanDepartment of Pharmacy, the Third People's Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou, 213001, China.
Yongzheng BaoDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, the Third People's Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou, 213001, China.
Wenlan ZouDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, the Third People's Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou, 213001, China.
Chunhui WangDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, the Third People's Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou, 213001, China.
Jing MaDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, the Third People's Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou, 213001, China. majing6410@aliyun.com.
Changzhou Third People's Hospital · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo determine the prevalence of sensitivity to common inhaled and food allergens among children with allergic rhinitis (AR) in Changzhou in eastern China and provide a basis for epidemiological research of pediatric allergic rhinitis and allergen avoidance in this region.

methodsThis was a retrospective observational study, a total of 1248 children with AR were enrolled at the Third People's Hospital of Changzhou between January 2018 and December 2019. The serum-specific immunoglobulin E (sIgE) to 19 kinds of inhaled and food allergens and serum total IgE were detected with the AllergyScreen test (Mediwiss Analytic GmbH, Moers, Germany). All participants had a positive reaction to at least one allergen in the test (the sIgE concentration ≥ 0.35 IU/ml).

resultsAmong the patients, 818 (65.54%) were male and 430 (34.46%) were female, with 81 (6.50%) aged 1-3 year, 501 (40.14%) aged 4-7 year, and 666 (53.36%) aged 8-14 year. The positivity rate of inhaled allergens was 80.05% (n = 999), while the positivity rate of food allergens was 66.19% (n = 826). 828 patients (66.35%) were sensitized to multiple allergens. The most common inhaled allergens were Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (65.38%), mold mix (25.56%), house dust (20.67%), and dog hair dander (13.94%), and the most common food allergens were cow's milk (30.31%), cashew nut (27.9%), egg (22.68%), and beef (12.98%). With an increase in age, the inhaled allergen positivity rate showed a significant increase (P < 0.01), while the food allergen positivity rate decreased significantly (P < 0.01). There were significant age differences in total IgE levels (P < 0.01) and the total IgE level was highest in the group aged 8-14 year.

conclusionsDermatophagoides pteronyssinus was the most common sensitizing allergen in pediatric patients with AR in Changzhou. Several other inhaled and food allergens were also common. We observed that multiple allergenic factors play an important role in the occurrence and development of AR.

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AllergensRhinitis, AllergicAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolChinaFemaleHumansImmunoglobulin EInfantMalePrevalenceAllergensImmunoglobulin EAllergenChangzhou, ChinaChildrenPrevalenceSpecific IgE

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