To Determine the Prevalence Pattern of Aeroallergens in Patients of Bronchial Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis Reporting to a Tertiary Care Centre in North India
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2024-08
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THE INDIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
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Background : Allergens have been associated with diseases such as Bronchial Asthma (BA) and Allergic Rhinitis (AR) which are of most concern, among the patients visiting the chest physicians. Exposure to various aeroallergens has direct impact on pathogenesis as well as outcome of BA and AR. Materials and Methods : It is a prospective study in which a cohort of 20 patients were assessed who were diagnosed as a case of BA or AR clinically or by pulmonary function test. These patients were subjected to skin prick test after taking written and informed consent. Results : Most common allergen were Suaeda fruticosa, Mucormucedo, House Fly, Locust, House Dust, Buffalo Dander, Cat Dander and Silk. Conclusion : The study concludes that most of patients of BA and AR had polysensitization. Majority of patients were female and belonged to the younger age group, 20-29 years followed by 0-19 age group. The patients who were found to be allergic should be educated regarding avoidance of allergens help in reduction of symptoms and morbidity and increasing the overall health status.
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Aeroallergens, Asthma, Rhinitis, Polysensitization
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Chaudhary Kamran, Sen Manas Kamal, Swati Amrita, Sachdeva Ruchi, Kumar Avinash. To Determine the Prevalence Pattern of Aeroallergens in Patients of Bronchial Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis Reporting to a Tertiary Care Centre in North India. Journal of the Indian Medical Association. 2024 Aug; 122(8): 54-57