Epidemiological investigation of allergic rhinitis in children aged 6-12 years in Bayannur City, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an inflammatory condition of the nasal mucosa triggered by exposure to non-harmful substances. Over the past decade, the prevalence of AR in Chinese children has been steadily increasing. However, detailed epidemiological data on AR in children from Bayannur City are lacking.

Methods

This study randomly selected six primary schools in Bayannur City. Electronic questionnaires were distributed via the web, and parents and children completed the questionnaires by scanning the two-dimensional code within a designated timeframe. Statistical analysis was performed on the collected data.

Results

A total of 4,754 valid responses were obtained. The self-reported prevalence of AR among children in Bayannur city was 39.79%. Multivariate analy

SUBMITTER: Yan X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11458438 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature