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[Epidemiological profile of allergic respiratory disease in Mexican children]

Sandra Nora González-Díaz1, Alejandra Macías-Weinmann1, Cindy Elizabeth De Lira-Quezada1

  • 1Regional Center of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital Dr. José Eleuterio González, Monterrey, Mexico.

Revista Alergia Mexico (Tecamachalco, Puebla, Mexico : 1993)
|September 19, 2024
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This study found that allergic diseases, specifically wheezing, affected over 30% of children and adolescents in Monterrey, Mexico. These findings highlight the need for targeted healthcare strategies for pediatric allergic conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
  • Epidemiology of Allergic Diseases
  • Public Health in Mexico

Background:

  • Allergic diseases represent a significant global health burden in pediatric populations.
  • Understanding local prevalence is crucial for effective public health interventions.
  • Monterrey, Mexico, lacks comprehensive data on common childhood allergies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and severity of common allergic diseases in children and adolescents.
  • To establish baseline data for allergic conditions in the Monterrey metropolitan area.
  • To inform the development of targeted healthcare strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional, multi-center survey was conducted.
  • Data collected from parents of 6-7-year-old children and 13-14-year-old adolescents.
  • Surveys administered in the Monterrey metropolitan area between January 2018 and December 2019.

Main Results:

  • 3,044 questionnaires were analyzed.
  • Wheezing prevalence was 30.2% in 6-7-year-olds (higher in males).
  • Wheezing prevalence was 26.4% in adolescents (slight female predominance).

Conclusions:

  • The study provides essential prevalence data for allergic diseases in a key Mexican population.
  • This information is vital for creating effective healthcare strategies.
  • Addressing pediatric allergic diseases in Monterrey can improve patient outcomes.
Abstract

Keywords:
Allergy And ImmunologyAsthmaChildEczemaRhinitisWheezing

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