Prevalence of allergic rhinitis and nasal smear eosinophilia in 11‐ to 15 yr‐old children in Shiraz

Miri, Sara; Farid, Reza; Akbari, Hedayat; Amin, Reza

doi:10.1111/j.1399-3038.2006.00424.x

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“…The prevalences of allergic rhinitis and atopic eczema in 13-to 14-year-old schoolchildren in Urmia city, in Northwest Iran, have been reported to be 23.6 and 10.1%, respectively (Rahimi Rad et al 2007). In Shiraz city, in Central Iran, the rate of allergic rhinitis was estimated at 22% (Miri et al 2006).…”

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Prevalence of allergic disorders among the population in the city of Mashhad, Northeast Iran

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Background Allergic disorders are common ailments, which cause socioeconomic problems. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of allergic disorders and symptoms suggestive of asthma in Mashhad city, Northeast Iran. Methods We performed a cross-sectional survey in a randomly selected representative sample of the Mashhad population. A questionnaire was used based on the standard questionnaire of the European Community Respiratory Health Survey (ECRHS). The questionnaires asked about allergy-related symptoms including nasal symptoms, eye symptoms, atopic dermatitis symptoms, confirmed asthma, asthma-related symptoms, and nonspecific allergic symptoms. Some of the environmental triggers of allergic reactions such as pollen, dried plant, dust, drugs, food, fruit, condiments, makeup, perfume, jewelry, latex gloves, and keeping a pet were considered in the questionnaire. Results The prevalence of allergic disorders in this study was found to be 27.5% in the city of Mashhad. According to our definitions, the rates detected of allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, conjunctivitis, rhinoconjunctivitis, and asthma were 22.4, 6.6, 13.5, 9.5, and 2.3%, respectively. Half of the allergic group suffered from rhinorrhea and other symptoms were significantly higher than in the nonallergic group. Dust and pollen were found to be the most important triggers of allergic reactions in the allergic group. Conclusion This report may be useful to understand the factors contributing to asthma and allergic disorders and may help in management and control of these problems.

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Prevalence of allergic disorders among the population in the city of Mashhad, Northeast Iran

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“…Data from a large study in Iran that included 4,584 school-aged children with allergies, the first epidemiologic survey of childhood AR in that country, showed that the frequency of rhinorrhea (92%) exceeds that of nasal obstruction (84%) among those with nasal symptoms and signs of eosinophilia [4]. Prevalence data from five European countries that included 1,482 patients with AR found that rhinorrhea occurs in nearly 70% of patients affected by both SAR and PAR and 57% of AR patients overall [5].…”

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“…While nasal congestion has been identified as one of the most bothersome and prevalent symptoms of AR, it is underappreciated that many patients find rhinorrhea also to be bothersome [4][5][6][7][8]. Rhinorrhea as a symptom of AR virtually never occurs alone; about 97% of patients with AR suffer from at least two symptoms [5], a finding that underscores the advantage of treating a broad range of symptoms with a single medication.…”

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Intranasal Steroids in the Treatment of Allergy-Induced Rhinorrhea

Nathan¹

2010

Clinic Rev Allerg Immunol

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While nasal congestion has been identified as one of the most bothersome and prevalent symptoms of allergic rhinitis, it is underappreciated that many patients find rhinorrhea also to be bothersome. Rhinorrhea as a symptom of allergic rhinitis virtually never occurs alone; about 97% of patients with allergic rhinitis suffer from at least two symptoms, a finding that underscores the advantage of treating a broad range of symptoms with a single medication. Along with sneezing and nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea is a classic acute symptom of allergic rhinitis; it appears as a late-phase symptom as well. In this review, the characterization and epidemiology of rhinorrhea, the pathophysiology of rhinorrhea in allergic rhinitis, the roles played by mediators in early- and late-phase rhinorrhea, the prevalence and impact of this symptom, and the efficacy and safety of available treatment options are all discussed in context of relevant literature. A review of the clinical studies assessing the efficacy of intranasal corticosteroids (INS) for rhinorrhea is presented. Many clinical studies and several meta-analyses conclusively demonstrate that, in addition to being safe and well-tolerated, INS are more effective than other agents (including oral and intranasal antihistamines) across the spectrum of AR symptoms, including rhinorrhea and nasal congestion.

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“…Atrophic rhinitis Comorbidities, associating allergic rhinitis, were examined and quality of life summarily assessed, as, subjective degree of disturbance to sleep and daily life activities. Nasal mucosa scraping was taken, from surface of middle third of inferior turbinate with wooden rhinoprobe and eosinophilic/basophilic infiltration was inspected, to objective ascertaining of allergic rhinitis [23][24] .…”

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