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[Characterization of children younger than five years with suspected allergic diseases]

Laura Mar Vásquez1, Manuela Olaya, Daniela Cleves

  • 1Universidad ICESI, Facultad de Medicina, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. cdserranoreyes@gmail.com.

Revista Alergia Mexico (Tecamachalco, Puebla, Mexico : 1993)
|May 4, 2018
PubMed

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Allergic diseases are common in Colombian preschoolers, with respiratory symptoms being the main reason for visits. Dust mites were the most frequent allergens identified, and family history of allergy and bronchiolitis were significant risk factors.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
  • Clinical Research in Childhood Diseases

Background:

  • Allergic diseases frequently cause childhood consultations.
  • Understanding the profile of pediatric patients in allergology is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize Colombian preschool children attending an allergology department.
  • To identify potential risk factors associated with allergic diseases in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted over one year.
  • Included 674 preschool children (<5 years) with medical history and allergy workup.
  • Multivariate analysis assessed risk factors for allergic conditions.

Main Results:

  • Respiratory symptoms (cough, wheezing, rhinitis) and eczema were primary consultation reasons.
  • Dust mites and egg were the main identified allergens.
  • Eczema linked to prematurity; recurrent cough/wheezing associated with family history of allergy and prior bronchiolitis.

Conclusions:

  • Respiratory symptoms are the predominant reason for pediatric allergy consultations.
  • Dust mites are the most common allergens in this cohort.
  • Family history of allergy and a history of bronchiolitis are significant risk factors for recurrent respiratory symptoms.
Abstract

Keywords:
AeroallergensAllergic diseasesFood allergyPreschool children

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