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Asthma in Asian immigrants.

M R Partridge, G J Gibson, N B Pride

    Clinical Allergy
    |September 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Adult Asian immigrants in the UK experienced a later onset of asthma compared to Caucasian patients. However, allergen sensitivity, particularly to house dust mites, and overall asthma severity showed no significant differences between groups.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonology
    • Allergy and Immunology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Asthma prevalence and characteristics can vary significantly across different ethnic and geographic populations.
    • Understanding the impact of migration on disease onset and presentation is crucial for public health initiatives.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the clinical features and allergen sensitization of adult Asian immigrants with asthma to a control group of non-immigrant Caucasian asthmatic patients.
    • To investigate potential ethnic or environmental factors influencing asthma presentation in migrant populations.

    Main Methods:

    • A comparative study design was employed, contrasting adult Asian immigrants with asthma against a control group of Caucasian asthmatic patients.
    • Data collected included age of asthma onset, results of skin prick tests for common allergens, and assessment of clinical features and treatment requirements.

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    Main Results:

    • Asian immigrants presented with a later age of asthma onset compared to Caucasian controls.
    • Allergen sensitization frequencies were similar between groups, with a high prevalence (71%) of positive reactions to house dust mite in Asian patients.
    • No significant differences were observed in other clinical features, airway obstruction variability, or treatment needs.

    Conclusions:

    • The later age of asthma onset in Asian immigrants may reflect intrinsic ethnic differences or the effects of migration.
    • Despite differences in onset, asthma presentation and severity appear comparable between Asian immigrants and Caucasian patients in the UK, with house dust mite being a significant allergen for the former.