Atopic profile of asthmatic children in Bahrain
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2010; 16 (12): 1214-1220
in English
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| ID: emr-158589
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to define the profile of asthmatic children in Bahrain and the prevalence of sensitization to aeroallergens and foods. A total of 95 children who were clinically diagnosed with asthma were enrolled 71.6% mild, 20.0% moderate and 8.4% severe asthma [NIH criteria] Serum IgE concentrations were elevated [> 200 kU/L] in 21.1% of patients and highly elevated [> 400 kU/L] in 9.5%. Absolute eosinophil counts were elevated [>350 X 10[6]/L] in 54.8%. Overall, 67.4% of children were atopic; 56.8% were sensitive to inhalant allergens and 39.0% to foods. The atopic profile was generally similar to asthmatic children in the region and worldwide. Conditions significantly associated with atopic asthma included food allergies, allergic rhinitis and eczema
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Immunoglobulin E
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Allergens
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Eosinophils
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2010
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