The International Study of the Allergic Rhinitis Survey: outcomes from 4 geographical regions
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Tarih
2018
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Asia Pacific Assoc Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
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 H-1-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.
Açıklama
Cingi, Cemal/0000-0003-3934-5092
Anahtar Kelimeler
Allergic rhinitis, Allergens, Treatment, Allergen specific immunotherapy, Sublingual immunotherapy, Subcutaneous immunotherapy
Kaynak
Asia Pacific Allergy
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8
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1
Künye
Passali D, Cingi C, Staffa P, Passali F, Muluk NB, Bellussi ML. The International Study of the Allergic Rhinitis Survey: outcomes from 4 geographical regions. Asia Pac Allergy. 2018 Jan 25;8(1):e7.
