Prevalence and risk factors for allergic rhinitis in primary school children

Autor: Ülker Öneş, Zeynep Tamay, Mehmet Zencir, Ahmet Akçay, Nermin Güler, Gurkan Kilic
Rok vydání: 2007
Předmět:
Questionnaires
Male
Pediatrics
Allergy
food intake
atopy
ISAAC
First year of life
preschool child
Allergic rhinitis
Turkey (republic)
primary school
Atopy
pet animal
Risk Factors
moisture
Surveys and Questionnaires
Prevalence
vegetable
antibiotic agent
Family history
Child
Sinusitis
Children
Respiratory Tract Infections
family history
Respiratory tract infections
article
General Medicine
Anti-Bacterial Agents
priority journal
risk factor
sugar
Female
medicine.medical_specialty
Rhinitis
Allergic
Perennial
respiratory tract infection
cat
Environment
Drug Therapy
medicine
Humans
human
drug use
Asthma
business.industry
questionnaire
Humidity
fruit
anal complaint
school child
medicine.disease
major clinical study
clinical feature
early intervention
Otorhinolaryngology
Pediatrics
Perinatology and Child Health
diet
business
chronic disease
Zdroj: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 71:463-471
ISSN: 0165-5876
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2006.11.013
Popis: Objective: Allergic rhinitis is a common chronic illness of childhood. The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of allergic rhinitis in 6-12-year-old schoolchildren in Istanbul. Methods: A total of 2500 children aged between 6 and 12 years in randomly selected six primary schools of Istanbul were surveyed by using the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) questionnaire between April and May 2004. Results: Of them 2387 (1185 M/1202 F) questionnaires were appropriately completed by the parents with an overall response of 95.4%. The prevalence of physician-diagnosed allergic rhinitis was 7.9% (n = 189). A family history of atopy (aOR = 1.30, 95% CI = 1.00-1.68), frequent respiratory tract infection (aOR = 1.36, 95% CI = 1.08-1.70) and sinusitis (aOR = 2.29, 95% CI = 1.64-3.19), antibiotic use in the first year of life (aOR = 1.26, 95% CI = 1.01-1.57), cat at home in the first year of life (aOR = 2.21, 95% CI = 1.36-3.61), dampness at home (aOR = 1.31, 95% CI = 1.04-1.65) and perianal redness (aOR = 1.26, 95% CI = 1.01-1.57) were significant for increased risk for allergic rhinitis. Frequent consumption of fruits and vegetables were inversely, and frequent consumption of lollipops and candies were positively associated with allergic rhinitis symptoms. Conclusion: Our study reconfirmed that family history of atopy, frequent respiratory tract infections, antibiotics given in the first year of life, cat at home in the first year of life, dampness at home, perianal redness and dietary habits are important independent risk factors for AR. Researchers worldwide should be focused to these factors and try to develop policies for early intervention, primary and secondary preventions for allergic diseases. © 2006 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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