An increased prevalence of self-reported allergic rhinitis in major Chinese cities from 2005 to 2011.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of allergic rhinitis (AR) has increased worldwide in recent decades. This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of self-reported AR and profiles of AR-related comorbidities in the adult population of China over time.

Methods

This study surveyed residents of 18 major cities in mainland China. Telephone interviews were conducted with study participants after sampling target telephone numbers by random digit dialing. The questions asked during telephone interviews were based on those included in validated questionnaires and focused on topics regarding AR, nonallergic rhinitis (NAR), acute/chronic rhinosinusitis (ARS/CRS), asthma, and atopic dermatitis (AD).

Results

During 2011, a total of 47 216 telephone interviews were conducted, a

SUBMITTER: Wang XD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5074323 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature