ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the distribution and descriptions of the common antigens of allergic rhinitis occurred in the population of Kunshan district so as to provide evidence for clinical diagnosis,treatment and prevention.@*METHOD@#Eight hundred and twenty allergic rhinitis patients were examined skin prick test (SPT) with 18 kinds of antigen extract of allergic rhinitis.@*RESULT@#Six hundred and ninety-four (84.6%) cases were detected at least one antigen, 581 (83.7%) cases were detected two or more antigens. The most common antigens among all the positive cases of skin prick tests were dust mite 492 (70.9%), house dust mite 473 (68.2%), crab 32 (4.5%) and egg white 26 (3.7%).@*CONCLUSION@#Mite, crab and egg white are the most common antigens of allergic rhinitis in Kunshan. SPT is important for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention.