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Allergy and asthma.

R Urbanek1

  • 1Universitäts-Kinderklinik, Freiburg, Federal Republic of Germany.

Lung
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
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Allergic sensitization to inhaled allergens is common in children with asthma. This study found that sensitization to common inhalants is a significant predictor of childhood asthma, highlighting its importance in diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Asthma is characterized by bronchial hyperresponsiveness, often linked to inhaled allergens.
  • Sensitization to airborne allergens is prevalent in asthmatic children.
  • Environmental factors like passive smoking may influence asthma development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between bronchial hyperreactivity, allergen sensitization, and asthma in schoolchildren.
  • To identify predictors of asthma in pediatric populations.
  • To assess the impact of environmental factors on asthma and sensitization.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 704 schoolchildren from diverse climate zones was studied.
  • Bronchial hyperreactivity was assessed using the cumulative carbachol test.

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  • Allergen sensitization was determined via skin prick tests for ten common aeroallergens.

    • Main Results:

    • 83% of asthmatic children (35/704) showed sensitization to at least one allergen.
    • Only one-third of non-asthmatic children (n=669) were sensitized.
    • Children with bronchial hyperreactivity had a significantly increased risk of allergy (odds ratio 3.0).

    Conclusions:

    • Sensitization to common inhalant allergens is a crucial predictor of childhood asthma.
    • Skin prick testing for aeroallergens is valuable in identifying children at risk for asthma.
    • Environmental factors and bronchial hyperreactivity contribute to asthma development and sensitization.