Recent prevalence of allergic rhinitis caused by house dust mites among the pediatric population in Fukui, Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an IgE-mediated type I allergic chronic nasal disease common among all age groups, including the pediatric population. House dust mites (HDMs) are globally ubiquitous and the most important indoor aeroallergen. However, the recent prevalence of HDM-caused AR (AR-HDM) in Japan remains unknown, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objective

The objective of this study was to investigate the current prevalence of AR-HDM, its clinical features, and the current status of medical examinations in elementary school students.

Methods

A survey of 41,000 elementary school students was conducted during July 2021 in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. Parents were asked to complete a questionnaire that examined allergic disease history and clinical bac

SUBMITTER: Imoto Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11305319 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature