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[The prevalence of allergy-related symptoms and their risk factorinvestigation in early life]

D Ji1, J Cheng1, J Zhao1

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgry,the Second People's Hospital of Wuhu,Wuhu,241000,China.

Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi = Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
|May 18, 2018
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Lactation eczema and house dust mite sensitization are key risk factors for developing respiratory issues in young children. Allergic respiratory symptoms often begin with rhinitis in this age group.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
  • Environmental Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Allergy-related symptoms are common in early childhood.
  • Identifying early risk factors is crucial for preventing chronic respiratory diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence of allergy-related symptoms in preschool children.
  • To identify associated risk factors, including history of eczema, wheezing, and sensitization to house dust mites.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 205 children aged 3-4 years participated.
  • Symptom questionnaires and serum IgE testing for house dust mites were administered.
  • Logistic regression analysis was used to determine risk factors.

Main Results:

  • History of lactation eczema (OR 2.76) and wheezing (OR 2.40) were significant risk factors for rhinitis.
  • House dust mite sensitization (24% prevalence) was also a risk factor for rhinitis (OR 2.10).
  • No association was found between house dust mite sensitization and wheezing.

Conclusions:

  • Lactation eczema and house dust mite sensitization are significant risk factors for early childhood respiratory diseases.
  • Rhinitis symptoms appear to be an early indicator of house dust mite allergy.

Keywords:
anaphylaxischildrisk factorsspecific IgE

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