The Prevalence of Rhinitis and Its Association with Smoking in a Nationwide Survey of Saudi Adults, 2017

Aleisa, Saud Mohammed Saud; Aljuaid, Abdulaziz; Altowairqi, Abdulaziz; Ahmed, Ali Yasen Ali; Mansy, Abdulrahman Omar

doi:10.12816/0043099

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“…[15] A recent study conducted among general Saudi adult population during 2017 found an overall prevalence of rhinitis of 32.8%. [5] The differences may be attributed to variations in the criteria of the study population, study tools, and the extent of environmental exposures. [31] Saudi Arabia is affected by frequent sandstorms in all seasons.…”

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“…[ 4 ] A recent study conducted among general Saudi adult population during 2017 found an overall prevalence of rhinitis of 32.8%. [ 5 ] Current rhinitis (CR) is an inflammatory type I hypersensitivity condition which, like other type I allergies is immunoglobulin E-mediated. [ 6 ] High levels of eosinophils have been linked to CR, and nasal smear assessment for eosinophils may be a possible useful test to expect persistent or recurrent CR.…”

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Specific aeroallergen sensitization associated with current rhinitis among adults in southwestern Saudi Arabia

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Data about allergic sensitization to rhinitis among adults are limited. The objectives were to explore the prevalence of current rhinitis (CR) and associated specific allergen sensitizations in southwestern Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 969 adults in southwestern regions of Saudi Arabia, namely Aseer, Jazan, and Al Baha. From each region, 5 primary health care centers were chosen. The validated Arabic Version of the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood questionnaire was used. Total immunoglobulin E (IgE) enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, cytokine enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (interleukin [IL]-4, IL-10, IL-13, and interferon-γ), aeroallergen-specific IgE immunoassay (a panel of 30 common aeroallergens; 9 indoor and 21 outdoors), and eosinophilic count were assessed. A prevalence of CR of 35.8% (95% confidence interval: 32.8%-38.9%) was found. Regarding outdoor aeroallergens, Mesquite-positive IgE antibodies were higher among CR adults (odds ratio = 1.52, 95% confidence interval: 1.02-2.21) compared to those without CR. The same significant pattern was found with Chenopodium, Ragweed, Pigweed, Russian thistle, Bermuda grass, Timothy grass, and Rye. All indoor aeroallergens were not significantly associated with CR. Total IgE and eosinophil count were significantly higher among adults with CR. In conclusion, CR in southwestern regions of Saudi Arabia is common and of significant public health importance. Aeroallergens that associate with adult sensitization to CR tend to be of the outdoor variety particularly the herbaceous grass and their pollens. The magnitude of CR and its association with exposure to outdoor aeroallergens should be taken into account by health policy decision makers, clinicians, and medical practitioners when diagnosing and treating related conditions.

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