Allergens sensitization among children with allergic diseases in Shanghai, China: age and sex difference.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The distribution of allergens has geographic characteristics. Local epidemiological data provides evidence-based strategies for the prevention and management of allergic diseases. Age and sex differences may exist in the prevalence of sensitivity to various allergens. We investigated the distribution of common allergens in allergic children in Shanghai, southeastern China.

Methods

39,926 children 1 month to 18 years of age diagnosed with allergic diseases were tested for the presence of serum-specific Immunoglobulins E (sIgE) to 17 allergens common to this region, using a reversed enzyme allergosorbent test.

Results

25,757 (64.5%) of the subjects showed elevated sIgE to at least one of the tested allergens. House mite and dust mite were the most common aero

SUBMITTER: Ying X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9013110 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature