The International Study of the Allergic Rhinitis Survey: outcomes from 4 geographical regions
Asia Pacific Allergy
;
(4): e7-2018.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-750126
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a global health problem and is characterised by one or more symptoms, including sneezing, itching, nasal congestion and rhinorrhea.OBJECTIVE:
We investigated the features of AR and the physician's approach to the management of AR patients in four geographical regions.METHODS:
In this cross-sectional study, a questionnaire survey concerning AR was completed by Honorary and Corresponding Members of the Italian Society of Rhinology from different countries among 4 world geographical regions—Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa.RESULTS:
The prevalence of AR was reported to be 15%–25%. Children and adolescents, as well as young adults, were the age groups more affected by AR with comorbidities of asthma, sinusitis, conjunctivitis, and nasal polyposis. Nasal symptoms of AR were more intense in the spring (51.92%) and autumn (28.85%). The most common aero-allergens were pollen and mites (67.31%), animal dander and pollutants (23.08%), and fungal allergens (21.15%). Allergen-specific immunotherapy was prescribed for both perennial and seasonal allergens (32.69%) via sublingual swallow (46.15%) and subcutaneous (32.69%) routes. For the AR patients, the most prescribed drugs were intranasal corticosteroids (86.54%) and oral H₁-antihistamines (82.69%).CONCLUSION:
A network of experts can improve our knowledge concerning AR epidemiology, and together with guidelines, could assist practitioners and otolaryngologists in standardising the diagnosis and treatment of AR.
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Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Pólen
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Prurido
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Asma
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Estações do Ano
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Sinusite
/
Espirro
/
América
/
Alérgenos
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Comorbidade
/
Saúde Global
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Guia de Prática Clínica
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Estudo observacional
/
Estudo de prevalência
/
Pesquisa qualitativa
/
Fatores de risco
Limite:
Animais
/
Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
África
/
Europa
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Asia Pacific Allergy
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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