Distribution characteristics of allergens in patients with allergic rhinitis in Yibin, Zhaotong and some areas of the Changjiang River / 中国耳鼻咽喉头颈外科

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVETo screen the allergens in patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) in Yibin, Zhaotong and some areas of the Changjiang River, and to study the distribution characteristics of inhaled allergens. METHODSThe clinical data of 661 patients with allergic rhinitis who diagnosed by skin prick test from March 2013 to June 2015 in the First people's Hospital of Yibin City were studied.RESULTSIn 661 patients, the top 5 allergens and their positive rates of skin prick test were Dermatophagoides farinae (76.5%), house dust mites (72.01%), Roach (35.85%), cat hair (11.35%) and dog hair (8.62%) respectively. There were no statistical difference of the positive rates of allergens among different seasons (χ2=4.568, 0.206). With the increasing age of the patients, the positive rate of allergens was decreased. CONCLUSION The dominated allergens in patients with AR are dust mites, house dust mites and cockroaches in Yibin, Zhaotong and and some areas of the Changjiang River. The prevention and control of AR in children should be toke more attention.