Association between polyunsaturated fatty acid intake and allergic rhinitis in children and adolescents: a cross-sectional study of the 2007-2016 NHANES data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a prevalent immune-mediated disease, increasingly affecting children and adolescents. While diet is suspected to influence allergic diseases, the link between polyunsaturated fatty acids [PUFAs; omega-3 (n-3), and omega-6 (n-6)] and AR, particularly in younger populations, remains unclear. The gut microbiota's role as a potential modifier also warrants investigation. This study aims to assess the correlation between dietary PUFA intake and AR status and explore the potential involvement of gut microbiota characteristics.

Methods

This cross-sectional study analyzed data from the 2007-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), including 994 children and adolescents (1-16 years). Dietary PUFA intake [total PUFAs (TPFAs),

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12552167 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature