[Asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis in schoolchildren]

Many reports describe an increase in the incidence of allergies in recent years. Thus the epidemiological studies are necessary for efficacious prophylaxis. The aim of our study was to estimate the prevalence of allergic diseases in schoolchildren. Allergic rhinitis and/or conjunctivitis was observed in 16.7%. Atopic dermatitis occurred in 12.9% cases. We showed the discrepancy between the number of children with symptoms suggestive for asthma (wheezing--11.1%, breathlessness--19.4%, nocturnal cough--4.9%, exercise-induced cough--9.8%) and number of cases diagnosed as asthma (3.2%). Family history of allergy increased the risk of allergic diseases in studied population.