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[Results of skin prick test in 908 children with asthma]

Yue Wang1, Xuan Zhang, Chao Wang

  • 1Yuying Children's Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical College, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325027, China. lmrjohn@163.com

Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
|August 5, 2009
PubMed

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Skin prick testing revealed a high prevalence of allergies in children with asthma, with inhaled allergens like dust mites being most common. These findings aid in asthma treatment strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Allergology
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Immunology

Context:

  • Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease in children.
  • Identifying specific allergens is crucial for effective asthma management.
  • Skin prick testing (SPT) is a standard diagnostic tool for allergic diseases.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prevalence and types of allergic sensitization in a cohort of 908 children diagnosed with asthma.
  • To provide reference data for the etiological diagnosis and targeted treatment of pediatric asthma.

Summary:

  • A high positive rate (77.4%) was observed in SPT among children with asthma.
  • Inhaled allergens, particularly Dermatophagoides culinae (72.4%) and house dust mites (74.7%), were highly prevalent.
  • Common food allergens included shrimp (22.9%), tuna (7.3%), and mussels (6.7%).
  • Allergen sensitization rates increased with age, suggesting a dynamic relationship between age and allergic responses in asthmatic children.

Impact:

  • The study highlights the significant role of allergic sensitization in pediatric asthma.
  • Findings can inform epidemiological surveys and guide the development of specific immunotherapy protocols for asthma.
  • Results provide valuable insights for clinicians managing pediatric asthma patients.
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