Comparative analysis of chronic rhinitis patient profiles during autumn pollen season between grassland and non-grassland cities in North China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The symptoms of patients with respiratory disease are influenced by local environmental factors. The incidence of allergic rhinitis in grassland areas was significantly higher than that in non-grassland areas. We aimed to compare the profiles of chronic rhinitis patients obtained during the autumn pollen season in Baotou (grassland city) and Beijing (non-grassland city), China.

Methods

Questionnaire surveys and allergen testing were conducted on 1170 and 1232 patients with chronic rhinitis visiting the Second Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College and Beijing Tongren Hospital, respectively, during the autumn pollen period. Information regarding medical history, severity of symptoms, and diagnosis and treatment was collected.

Results

More patients wit

SUBMITTER: Xu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8503993 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature