Prevalence of Atopic Dermatitis, Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma in Taiwan: A National Study 2000 to 2007

Hwang, Chian Yaw; Chen, Yi Ju; Lin, Ming; Chen, Tzeng Ji; Chu, Shih-Ming; Chen, Chih Chiang; Lee, Ding Dar; Chang, Yun Ting; Wang, Wen Jen; Liu, Han Nan

doi:10.2340/00015555-0963

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“…13 In this study females had slightly increased risk of allergic disorders while a study done in Taiwan found allergic disorders to be significantly more among females. 12 The risk of developing allergy was significantly associated with family history of the same in this study and several other studies. 2,[29][30][31] Studies have also observed that this increased risk seemed to be present no matter whichever type of allergic diseases were in family members indicating strong genetic component irrespective of varying prevalence and environmental risk factors of allergies in different societies.…”

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“…The prevalence of skin allergy was 5.8% in the present study compared to other studies where it ranged from 1.2% to 14%. 3,12,13,18,20 In a study done in Netherlands GI symptoms like stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea as a consequence of allergy was reported by 15% compared to 5.5% participants in this study. 20 Seasonal change was responsible for allergy among 17.8% people in the present study.…”

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“…Similarly a study done in Taiwan reported that environmental factors like temperature and humidity exacerbate allergy. 12 In anAfrican Health Sciences Vol 16 Issue 1, March 2016 other study done in Bolivia, outdoor air pollutants were responsible for asthma and allergies. 21 This supports the role of environmental factors involved in occurrence of allergic disorders.…”

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“…4,9,10 Presence of one allergic disorder has been found to increase the risk of other allergic disorders affecting different organ systems. 11,12 These implications of allergic disorders can be minimized if strategies are planned for its early identification followed by appropriate interventions.…”

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Prevalence, severity and risk factors of allergic disorders among people in south India

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Background: Allergic disorders are not usually life-threatening conditions but they impair the person's ability to function. It thus adversely affects the psychological wellbeing and quality of life. These implications of allergic disorders can be minimized if strategies are planned for its early identification followed by appropriate interventions. Objectives: To find out the prevalence and risk factors of allergic disorders. Methods: Data was collected by house to house survey among participants aged 18 years and above using a standardized allergy assessment questionnaire. Results: Mean age of the 400 participants was 42.8±14.7 years. Majority 105(26.2%) were in the age group 36 to 45 years. Majority were females 287(71.7%) and were house wives 217(54.2%). Majority of participants were of upper socio economic class 98(44.7%) out of 219 and majority were from urban areas 326(81.5%). The prevalence of allergy among participants was found to be 115(28.7%). Out of these 115, 37(32.2%) had possibility of allergy, 60(52.2%) had probability of allergy and the rest 18(15.6%) had very high likelihood for allergy. People residing in semi urban areas had increased risk of allergy (p=0.024) than those from urban areas. The prevalence of asthma was 30(7.5%) and skin allergy was 23(5.8%). Most common precipitating factors for allergy were dust exposure 103(25.8%) followed by seasonal changes 71(17.8%). Family history of allergy was associated with allergy among participants (p<0.001). Usage of firewood was associated with symptoms of respiratory allergy among participants (p=0.01).

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“…The prevalence of an individual underlying disease is often age dependent; in Taiwan, the reported prevalence of bronchial asthma in a nationwide children cohort was 4·4% 32 , and the prevalences of diabetes mellitus and hypertension in nationwide adult cohort was 12·8% and 13%, respectively 33 , 34 . Our data suggest that children with bronchial asthma and adults with diabetes mellitus or hypertension are not at risk of the 2009 influenza A (H1N1) virus infection.…”

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2009 pandemic Influenza A (H1N1): clinical and laboratory characteristics in pediatric and adult patients and in patients with pulmonary involvement

Lee

Liu

Wang

et al. 2012

Influenza Resp Viruses

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Please cite this paper as: Lee and Liu et al. (2012) 2009 pandemic Influenza A (H1N1): clinical and laboratory characteristics in pediatric and adult patients and in patients with pulmonary involvement. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses 6(601), e152–e161. Background To better understand clinical and laboratory characteristics in children, adults, and patients with lung involvement suffering 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1). Methods A total of 442 patients with 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) were retrospectively analyzed. Results Comparing to their adult counterpart (n = 55), pediatric patients (n = 387) had significantly higher frequencies of fever, rhinorrhea, cough, sore throat, nausea/vomiting, and longer length of fever; lower frequencies of chest pain and dyspnea; higher incidence of lymphopenia; and lower incidence of elevated serum C‐reactive protein. Among the 227 patients with radiographs available, lung involvement was found in 19 (8·4%) (52·6% consolidation and 47·4% interstitial infiltrations), including 18 children and one adult. One child with lung consolidation died of multiorgan failure. Significant findings in patients with lung involvement included predominant young age (≤10 years), prolonged fever, and delayed oseltamivir therapy (≥48 hours after onset of illness); higher frequencies of dyspnea, nausea/vomiting, and altered consciousness; and higher incidences of leukopenia, elevated serum creative kinase, and lactic dehydrogenase. Conclusions Among patients with 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1), we found significant difference in clinical manifestations between children and adults, and significant differences in clinical and laboratory manifestations between patients with lung involvement and those without. On the basis of data from this study and the existing literature, early treatment with oseltamivir is recommended for patients with 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1), regardless of age.

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Cancer risk in patients with allergic rhinitis, asthma and atopic dermatitis: A nationwide cohort study in Taiwan

Hwang

Chen

Lin³

et al. 2011

Intl Journal of Cancer

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It has long been a debate that whether atopy is a risk factor or protective factor for cancer. However, no large‐scale study of different cancers in patients with atopic diseases has been conducted among Asians. Here, we conducted a nationwide study to evaluate the cancer risk in patients with allergic rhinitis (AR), asthma and atopic dermatitis (AD). Drawing on Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database, 225,315 patients with AR, 107,601 patients with asthma and 34,263 patients with AD without prior cancers were identified in the period from 1996 to 2008. The standard incidence ratio (SIR) of each cancer was calculated. Although the overall cancer risks in patients with atopic symptoms were not increased, the risks were slightly elevated in female patients with AR or asthma (SIR: 1.13 and 1.08, AR and asthma, respectively) and slightly decreased in males patients with AR. Those aged 20–39 years‐old possessed the highest risk. A higher risk of developing brain cancer was found in patients with atopic diseases, and patient with AR or asthma also had an elevated risk of developing cancer of kidney and urinary bladder. In contrast, the risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer was lower in patients with AR and asthma. Compared to patients with only one atopic disease, those with more than one atopic disease had lower cancer risks. Our data suggests that the association between atopy and cancer is site‐specific.

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Prevalence of Atopic Dermatitis, Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma in Taiwan: A National Study 2000 to 2007

Cited by 165 publications

References 43 publications

Prevalence, severity and risk factors of allergic disorders among people in south India

Prevalence, severity and risk factors of allergic disorders among people in south India

2009 pandemic Influenza A (H1N1): clinical and laboratory characteristics in pediatric and adult patients and in patients with pulmonary involvement

Cancer risk in patients with allergic rhinitis, asthma and atopic dermatitis: A nationwide cohort study in Taiwan

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