Background. The level of serum periostin in preschool children with recurrent wheezing episodes has been studied. Objective. To determine the serum periostin level in preschool children with recurrent wheezing episodes, compared to healthy children. Results. 101 children of 3-4 years old took part in the study, 72 of them had recurrent wheezing episodes (more than 3 episodes over the past year) and 29 - healthy individuals. Statistically significant differences in serum periostin level between children with recurrent wheezing episodes and healthy children were not found. The level of serum periostin (median, quartile) is 3.0 (1.8; 4.0) ng/ml in children with recurrent wheezing episodes and 2.7 (1.7; 3.6) ng/ml in healthy children (p=0.296). The area under the ROC curve (AUC) was 0.56 (95% CI 041-0.68). Conclusion. The level of serum periostin in children with recurrent wheezing episodes does not differ from the level in healthy children.
Background. Information on atopic dermatitis (AD) epidemiology in preschool children is scarce. Objectives. To estimate the prevalence, clinical, allergological characteristics and risk factors of AD in preschool children. Materials and methods. 5156 children aged 3-6 years old living in the Altai Territory participated in the study. The study included a screening and clinical phases. At the screening stage of the study the prevalence of AD was evaluated using the Russian version of the ISAAC questionnaire, risk factors were evaluated using the additional questionnaire. At the clinical stage diagnosis of AD was verified by allergists. Results. The prevalence of atopic dermatitis was 9,9%. 73,8% of children had mild AD; 58,5% of children were sensitized: 25 (15,6%) to food allergens - 12 (7,2%) to egg, 12 (7,2%) to cow’s milk, 6 (3,6%) to wheat flour and 8 (4,9%) to fish. The most important inhaled allergens were house dust mites, the sensitivity to them was diagnosed in 44 (26,8%) children. The family anamnesis of allergic diseases increases risk of development of AD by 5 times (OR=5,7; 95% CI=4,1-7,9; p
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