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Allergic rhinitis and atopy in 18-year-old students
Marianne Brattmo1, Sven Lindberg, Jan-Ake Wihl
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.
American Journal of Rhinology
|January 7, 2003
Summary
High prevalence of allergic rhinitis in adolescents was observed. Indoor air pollution and dust in schools did not correlate with allergic sensitization in students.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Pediatric Allergy
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Investigating the prevalence of allergic rhinitis and atopy in adolescents.
- Assessing the potential contribution of school indoor air pollution to allergic sensitization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of allergic rhinitis and atopy among adolescents.
- To examine the relationship between indoor air pollutants in schools and allergic sensitization.
Main Methods:
- Study involved 511 18-year-old students across four schools (1992-1994).
- Data collection included skin-prick tests (SPTs), nasal lavage, and computer-based questionnaires.
- Analysis of indoor air and floor dust samples from classrooms.
Main Results:
- Atopy (positive SPT) found in 37% of students, with no significant school-based differences.
- 35% of students reported nasal symptoms upon allergen exposure; no school-based differences observed.
- No correlation identified between atopy prevalence and indoor air pollutant levels in schools.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent allergic rhinitis prevalence is high and appears to be increasing.
- School indoor air and floor dust were not found to contribute to allergic sensitization in this study.
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