Correlation between the occurrence of allergic rhinitis and indoor environmental quality in Liaoning in 2019 / 公共卫生与预防医学

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the relationship between the occurrence of allergic rhinitis and indoor environmental quality in Liaoning in 2019. Methods From January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019, a total of 968 patients with allergic rhinitis admitted to the outpatient department of otolaryngology in our hospital were selected as the case group, and 968 patients with non-allergic rhinitis during the same period were matched as the control group. The influencing factors of allergic rhinitis were analyzed. Results Compared with the control group, the case group had a higher proportion of urban residence. The ratios of people with a history of maternal allergic rhinitis, occupational dust exposure and smoking, residential area 2, residential construction time of 1~3 years, use of carpet flooring, renovation in last 1 year, painted wall surface, air conditioning in winter/summer, enclosed kitchen, no kitchen/ bathroom ventilation fan, visible indoor mold, frequent use of air freshener, ventilation time 100μg/m3 were independent risk factors for allergic rhinitis (P<0.05). Conclusion The occurrence of allergic rhinitis in Liaoning in 2019 was closely related to indoor environmental factors, among which air quality had a greater impact on the disease.