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Can Bostan O, Cakmak ME, Kaya SB, Tuncay G, Damadoglu E, Karakaya G, Kalyoncu AF. The association of timothy grass allergy and cat ownership on cat sensitization. Allergy Asthma Proc 2022; 43:220-225. [PMID: 35524353 DOI: 10.2500/aap.2022.43.220012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Background: Pollen hypersensitivity might be a determining factor for other nonseasonal allergens because it may indicate deviation of the immune system toward T-helper type 2 activity and immunoglobulin E sensitivity. Objective: To investigate whether timothy grass pollen allergy may be a predictive factor for cat sensitization and whether there is an association between sensitivity to both allergens. Method: A retrospective review was made of patients with symptoms of rhinitis. The skin-prick test results and cat ownership status of the patients were analyzed. On the basis of the skin-prick test results with Phleum pratense (timothy grass) and other pollens, the patients were analyzed in two groups: "timothy allergic" and "non-timothy allergic." Results: A total of 383 patients with the diagnosis of rhinitis were included in the study, which comprised 213 (55.6%) in the timothy allergic group and 170 (44.4%) in the non-timothy allergic group. The frequency of cat sensitization was significantly higher in the patients in the timothy allergic group compared with those without timothy grass allergy (33.8% versus 12.3%; p < 0.001). No significant difference was determined between the two groups in terms of cat ownership (p = 0.63). In the logistic regression analysis, cat ownership (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 23.07 [95% confidence interval {CI}, 7.72-68.91]) and timothy allergy (adjusted OR 7.72 [95% CI, 3.16-18.86]) were associated with an increased risk of cat sensitization. Conclusion: Timothy grass allergy may play a role in the development of cat sensitization; however, further research is needed to clarify these associations and the underlying mechanisms.
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- Ozge Can Bostan
- From the Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Chest Diseases, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Başakşehir Çam ve Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey; and
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- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Erzurum Training and Research Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey
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- From the Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Chest Diseases, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- From the Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Chest Diseases, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- From the Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Chest Diseases, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- From the Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Chest Diseases, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Comert S, Karakaya G, Kalyoncu AF. Wraparound eyeglasses improve symptoms and quality of life in patients with seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2016; 6:722-30. [DOI: 10.1002/alr.21737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2015] [Revised: 12/04/2015] [Accepted: 12/31/2015] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- Sule Comert
- Department of Chest Diseases, Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology; School of Medicine, Hacettepe University; Ankara Turkey
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- Department of Chest Diseases, Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology; School of Medicine, Hacettepe University; Ankara Turkey
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- Department of Chest Diseases, Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology; School of Medicine, Hacettepe University; Ankara Turkey
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Ozturk AB, Ozyigit LP, Olmez MO. Clinical and allergic sensitization characteristics of allergic rhinitis among the elderly population in Istanbul, Turkey. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2015; 272:1033-1035. [PMID: 25680346 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-015-3552-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2014] [Accepted: 02/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Prevalence of allergic rhinitis (AR) in elderly population in Turkey is not known. Studies on the prevalence and features of allergy in older adults are needed to identify safe and effective diagnostic/therapeutic methods for elderly AR patients. We aimed to identify the clinical and allergic characteristics of sensitization to aeroallergens among individuals aged ≥60 years with allergic rhinitis admitted to an allergy outpatient clinic in Istanbul. Of 109 patients, 33.9 % were atopic. Sixty-five percent of subjects were sensitized to Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, 17 % to a grass-pollen mixture, 8 % to Aspergillus fumigatus, and 8 % to Blattella germanica. There was no difference between mono- and polysensitized patients in terms of the duration of rhinitis and symptom severity. No significant difference was observed between the two groups according to age, sex, smoking status, AR onset (<40 or ≥40 years), or duration/severity of disease. There was no significant difference between the two groups in the prevalence of asthma and conjunctivitis, (p = 0.256). Atopic dermatitis/eczema was more prevalent in those with AR (p = 0.046). Clinical characteristics of AR in the elderly could be different from those in non-allergic patients, and the prevalence of allergy may be higher than expected.
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- Ayse Bilge Ozturk
- Allergy and Immunology Department, Koç University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Allergy and Immunology Department, Koç University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Internal Medicine Department, Medeniyet University, Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Panzner P, Malkusová I, Vachová M, Liška M, Brodská P, Růžičková O, Malý M. Bronchial inflammation in seasonal allergic rhinitis with or without asthma in relation to natural exposure to pollen allergens. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr) 2015; 43:3-9. [PMID: 24075536 DOI: 10.1016/j.aller.2013.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2013] [Revised: 05/29/2013] [Accepted: 06/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nasal inflammation in allergic rhinitis enhances bronchial Th2 driven inflammation and development of asthma. We assessed bronchial inflammation induced by natural allergen exposure during pollen season in patients with pollinosis with or without asthma to show the intensity of inflammation in asthma and rhinitis and possible persistence of inflammation in periods without allergen exposure. METHODS Sputum was induced in 52 patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis without asthma, 38 patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis and seasonal asthma and 23 healthy volunteers. Sampling was performed 6-8 weeks before the expected beginning of symptoms, during symptomatic period and 6-8 weeks after the end of symptoms. Sputum ECP was measured by means of chemi-luminiscent immunometric assay and sputum cell counts were assessed by classical staining and immunocytochemistry. RESULTS Sputum eosinophils were on the whole higher in both asthma and rhinitis compared to controls (p<0.001, p=0.003). The rise of eosinophils during pollen season compared with values out of pollen season was significant in asthma (classical staining) (p=0.014) and slightly apparent in rhinitis (immunocytochemistry) (p=0.073). The seasonal rise of sputum ECP was observed only in rhinitis (p=0.006). CONCLUSIONS Inflammation of the lower airway in patients with allergic rhinitis with and without asthma has been confirmed by means of both sputum eosinophil count and sputum ECP level. Persistent inflammation of lower airway in periods without allergen exposure was proven in seasonal asthma. This may have implications for the therapy of seasonal allergic rhinitis with and without asthma in terms of promoting long-term anti-inflammatory treatment.
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- P Panzner
- Department of Immunology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Immunology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Immunology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Immunology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University Prague, Czech Republic
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- National Institute of Public Health, Prague, Czech Republic
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Comert S, Demir AU, Karakaya G, Kalyoncu AF. Minimum prick test panel for adult patients with asthma and rhinitis in Ankara, Turkey. J Asthma 2014; 51:417-22. [PMID: 24404800 DOI: 10.3109/02770903.2013.878846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Determination of the number and type of allergens needed to be tested in epidemiological studies is important in order to identify most of the sensitized subjects with a cost-effective approach. This study aimed to investigate the minimum skin prick test panel for the identification of at least 95% of the sensitized subjects with symptoms of asthma and/or allergic rhinitis (AR) in Ankara, Turkey. METHODS Skin prick test results of 7492 patients who were referred to our outpatient clinic with clinical symptoms of asthma and/or AR between 1991 and 2005 were evaluated retrospectively. Seven allergens were tested in all and 13 allergens in 4202 patients. The allergen group needed for detection of 95% of the sensitized subjects was determined for both the 7 and 13 allergen panels. The study protocol was approved by the local ethics committee of Hacettepe University. RESULTS The atopy prevalences in the whole study population and in 4202 patients tested with the 13 allergen panel were calculated as 32.2% and 42.6%, respectively. Three allergens (Phleum pratense, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and Artemisia vulgaris) within the 7 allergen panel were adequate for the identification of at least 95% of the sensitized subjects. Olea europae was added to the previous three allergens when the 13 allergen panel was applied. CONCLUSION Three to four allergens are sufficient for identification at least 95% of sensitized subjects with asthma and/or AR in Ankara, Turkey.
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- Sule Comert
- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Chest Diseases , School of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Sihhiye, Ankara , Turkey and
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Ozturk AB, Celebioglu E, Karakaya G, Kalyoncu AF. Protective efficacy of sunglasses on the conjunctival symptoms of seasonal rhinitis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2013; 3:1001-6. [DOI: 10.1002/alr.21214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2013] [Revised: 05/26/2013] [Accepted: 07/13/2013] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Ayse Bilge Ozturk
- Adult Allergy Unit; Department of Chest Disease; School of Medicine, Hacettepe University; Kadıköy Ankara Turkey
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- Adult Allergy Unit; Department of Chest Disease; School of Medicine, Hacettepe University; Kadıköy Ankara Turkey
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- Adult Allergy Unit; Department of Chest Disease; School of Medicine, Hacettepe University; Kadıköy Ankara Turkey
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- Adult Allergy Unit; Department of Chest Disease; School of Medicine, Hacettepe University; Kadıköy Ankara Turkey
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Yilmaz AS, Nocon CC, Corey JP. Immunoglobulin E-mediated food allergies among adults with allergic rhinitis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2010; 143:379-85. [DOI: 10.1016/j.otohns.2010.04.271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2010] [Revised: 04/15/2010] [Accepted: 04/29/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE: To compare the prevalence of food allergy for peanut, shrimp, and milk in adults with allergic rhinitis and to determine predictive values of these allergens and total immunoglobulin E (IgE) to detect food allergies. STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETTING: University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed in vitro enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays of adults with rhinitis. Subjects were tested for nine inhalants and three foods (peanut, shrimp, milk) and total IgE. Subjects with food allergy history were tested with additional foods. The sensitivity (SE), specificity (SP), positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) of the allergens and total IgE to detect food allergies were calculated. RESULTS: A total of 283 subjects received in vitro tests. Fortyone percent tested negative and 59 percent tested positive for inhalants. The prevalence of subjects with a positive peanut or shrimp allergy in the inhalant-positive population was significantly greater than subjects with milk allergy (23.4% peanut [ P = 0.008], 22.2% shrimp [ P = 0.001], and 13.2% milk [ P = 0.008], P = 0.001). For subjects with food allergy history, peanut had the best SP (100.0%), SE (28.1%), PPV (100.0%), and NPV (64.6%) in detecting allergies to other foods. In patients positive for the initial panel (inhalants and peanut), the SP, SE, PPV, and NPV of elevated total IgE was 71.4, 72.4, 77.8, and 65.2 percent, respectively. CONCLUSION: Peanut and shrimp were the most common foods encountered in adults with allergic rhinitis. Peanut was best in predicting other food allergies. Total IgE levels with inhalants plus peanut provided the optimal combination of SE, SP, PPV, and NPV. In vitro testing may be important to identify and prevent anaphylaxis to foods in adults. © 2010 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. All rights reserved.
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- Asli Sahin Yilmaz
- From the Section of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- From the Section of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- From the Section of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Lemos CMD, Wilhelmsen NSW, Mion ODG, Mello Júnior JFD. Functional alterations of the stomatognathic system in patients with allergic rhinitis: case-control study. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol 2010; 75:268-74. [PMID: 19575115 PMCID: PMC9450752 DOI: 10.1016/s1808-8694(15)30789-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2007] [Accepted: 07/21/2008] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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UNLABELLED Mouth breathing can cause structural and functional alterations to the stomatognathic system. AIM The aim of this investigation was to study breathing, chewing, swallowing and speaking alterations present in patients with allergic rhinitis and associate it to rhinitis symptom intensity. MATERIALS AND METHODS 170 patients between the ages of 6 and 55 years were prospectively evaluated in this study, all of them underwent both otorhinolaryngological and speech evaluation. Data on breathing, chewing, swallowing and speaking was gathered, as well as data from the medical evaluation. The data was compared and statistically analyzed. RESULTS The difference in signs and symptoms' score between GR and GC was significant. We noticed a significant difference between GR and GC in breathing, chewing and swallowing. We observed a significant association between the score of nasal obstruction and the intensity of breathing and chewing alterations. CONCLUSION Patients with allergic rhinitis have functional alterations in their stomatognathic system and an increase in nasal obstruction scores can be considered as a indication of such alterations.
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Berna Dursun A, Çelik G, Alan S, Münevver Pinar N, Mungan D, Misirligil Z. Regional pollen load: effect on sensitisation and clinical presentation of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients living in Ankara, Turkey. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr) 2009; 36:371-8. [PMID: 19150039 DOI: 10.1016/s0301-0546(08)75872-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although Gramineae pollens are the main reason for seasonal allergy in many parts of Europe, the influence of regional flora on sensitisation and symptoms has always been a topic of interest. The aim of this study was to document the sensitisation to pollens and to evaluate their clinical importance in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis living in Ankara/central Anatolia. METHODS The study included those subjects with seasonal allergic rhinitis living in Ankara. Skin prick testing with a panel of common aeroallergens as well as grass, individual tree and weed pollens predominant in the region was performed. The patients were followed by symptom-medication scores during the same season in which regional pollens were also counted. RESULTS The final eligible study consisted of 54 subjects (F/M: 26/28; mean age: 29.4 years). Trees were the most common pollen source consisting of 95 % of the total amount, followed by grasses (3 %) and weeds (2 %). Sensitisation to Gramineae, to at least one weed; and to tree pollens were 100 %, 85.2 % and 94.4 %, respectively. The most common positive skin tests among tree pollens were to Oleaceae (59.2 %), Aesculus (57.4 %); and Tilia (42.5 %) despite low pollen counts. Chenopodiaceae (88 %) and Plantago (63 %) were the most sensitised weed pollens, with high pollen counts. All patients had significant symptoms during May and June. CONCLUSION Although Gramineae pollens seem to be major allergens for seasonal allergic rhinitis in Ankara, the particular role of tree pollens and weed pollens cannot be discarded on symptom development in sensitised patients.
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Cunha DAD, Lima RMF, Nascimento GKBO, Cunha RAD, Silva EGFD, Silva HJD, Prado IJD, Oliveira JHPD, Ferreira SDFS, Moraes SRAD, Castro CMMBD. Antropometria e mastigação em crianças asmáticas. REVISTA CEFAC 2009. [DOI: 10.1590/s1516-18462009000700009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJETIVOS: caracterizar os padrões da antropometria facial em crianças asmáticas; identificar a presença de assimetrias faciais em crianças asmáticas e não asmáticas; e relacionar o lado de predomínio mastigatório com a presença de assimetria facial em crianças asmáticas e não asmáticas. MÉTODOS: participaram da pesquisa 60 crianças com idade entre 6 e 10 anos. Destas, 30 possuíam diagnóstico em prontuário de asma moderada ou grave e 30 crianças não apresentavam asma, fazendo parte do grupo controle. Foram realizadas avaliações antropométrica facial e da mastigação dessas crianças. RESULTADOS: em relação às mensurações antropométricas faciais nas crianças asmáticas e não-asmáticas não foram reveladas diferenças significativas entre os grupos. No que diz respeito à presença de assimetrias faciais, observou-se que estas ocorreram no grupo controle, assim como, no grupo asmático. O padrão mastigatório predominante em ambos os grupos foi o bilateral simultâneo e quando relacionados à assimetria facial e o predomínio mastigatório, não foram encontradas associações significantes. CONCLUSÃO: não foram encontradas diferenças significativas entre o grupo controle e o grupo asmático em relação às mensurações antropométricas. A assimetria facial foi observada nos dois grupos avaliados. Em ambos o padrão mastigatório bilateral simultâneo foi predominante, porém quando realizada a relação entre assimetria facial e o lado de predomínio mastigatório, não se observou relações significativas.
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Celikel S, Isik SR, Demir AU, Karakaya G, Kalyoncu AF. Risk factors for asthma and other allergic diseases in seasonal rhinitis. J Asthma 2008; 45:710-4. [PMID: 18951265 DOI: 10.1080/02770900802249156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Rhinitis and asthma are common comorbidities. The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors for asthma and other allergic diseases in seasonal rhinitis (SR) patients. METHODS Records of 922 patients diagnosed as SR between 1991 and 2005 were evaluated retrospectively. Patients were grouped according to the results of our standard skin prick tests as follows: I-No sensitization: no sensitization to any allergen; II-Mono-pollen sensitization: sensitization to only one pollen allergen; III-Poly-pollen sensitization: sensitization to more than one pollen allergen; IV-Mite sensitization: sensitization to mite with or without any other allergen sensitization. RESULTS The mean age of the patients was 29.5 +/- 9.6 and 587 patients (63.2%) were females. Age at onset of SR was median 21 years (16-29 years). Of the 922 patients, 99 had no sensitization, 335 had poly-pollen sensitization, 346 had mono-pollen sensitization, and 142 had mite sensitization. The most prevalent allergens were P. pratense (85.3%) and O. europae (31.5%). No sensitization group as compared to poly-pollen sensitization group had significantly higher prevalence of asthma as a single accompanying disease (14.1%, p < 0.05). Mono-pollen sensitization was significantly associated with lower risk of any accompanying allergic disease (OR: 0.7, 95% CI 0,5-0,9) while no sensitization group (OR: 2.8, 95% CI 1.3-5.9) and mite sensitization were associated with asthma (OR: 2.3, 95% CI 1.2-4.4). CONCLUSION SR is a condition that presents with different phenotypes. The group with no sensitization and mite sensitization has the highest prevalence of asthma while SR patients with mono-pollen sensitization are unlikely to have an accompanying allergic disease, including asthma.
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- Serhat Celikel
- Department of Chest Diseases, Adult Allergy Unit, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
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O'Connor J, Seeto C, Saini B, Bosnic-Anticevich S, Krass I, Armour C, Smith L. Healthcare professional versus patient goal setting in intermittent allergic rhinitis. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2008; 70:111-117. [PMID: 17997261 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2007.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2007] [Revised: 09/03/2007] [Accepted: 09/16/2007] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the impact of healthcare professional versus patient goal setting for the self-management of intermittent allergic rhinitis (AR) on symptom severity and quality of life. METHODS This was a 6 week, parallel group study. Group A participants, with pharmacist facilitation, nominated personally relevant goals and strategies relating to their AR. Group B participants had their goals and strategies set by the pharmacist. The main outcome measures used included perceived symptom severity and quality of life. In addition, goals and strategies data from participants of both groups were collected and analysed. RESULTS Both groups demonstrated significant improvements in symptom severity and quality of life scores however Group B symptom severity scores improved more. Group B set a greater number of goals and strategies which were better structured and more task specific. CONCLUSION This is the first study to investigate the impact of goal setting on patient behaviour in a chronic yet episodic illness. Our results suggest that self-management goals set by the healthcare professional which are clinically indicated but tailored to the patient's nominated symptoms yields better outcomes than goals nominated by the patient. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS A brief, structured intervention, tailored to patient symptoms, can enhance self-management of intermittent allergic rhinitis.
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- J O'Connor
- The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Antonicelli L, Micucci C, Voltolini S, Feliziani V, Senna GE, Di Blasi P, Visonà G, De Marco R, Bonifazi F. Allergic rhinitis and asthma comorbidity: ARIA classification of rhinitis does not correlate with the prevalence of asthma. Clin Exp Allergy 2007; 37:954-60. [PMID: 17517110 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2222.2007.02729.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Allergic rhinitis and asthma comorbidity is supported by both the similar underlying pathogenesis and immunologic mechanisms. The aim of this study was to verify whether the characteristics of rhinitis classified according to the new Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) guidelines correlate with the prevalence of asthma. METHODS From 1 March to 30 June 2002, a multi-centre cross-sectional study was conducted by 154 allergists chosen from throughout Italy. Duration, severity of rhinitis (according to the ARIA classification) and the type of allergic sensitizations were compared with the prevalence of asthma. RESULTS One thousand three hundred and twenty-one consecutive rhinitis-allergic patients aged 18 years or older were enrolled for the study. The majority of patients, 1060 (80.24%), were on medication at the time of their specialist visit. Mild intermittent rhinitis was diagnosed in 7.7% of patients, moderate/severe intermittent in 17.1%, mild persistent in 11.6%, and moderate/severe persistent in 63.6%. The prevalence of asthma was 48% in patients with mild intermittent rhinitis, 49.6% in moderate-severe intermittent rhinitis, 36.6% in mild persistent rhinitis and 47.5% in moderate severe persistent patients. No correlation between the ARIA categories of rhinitis and the prevalence of asthma was found. A multivariate analysis, after adjustment for age, sex, type of sensitization, level of severity and duration of rhinitis classified according to the ARIA guidelines, demonstrated that age, over 41 years [risk ratio (RR) 1.260, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.072-1.482] and especially over 51 years (RR 1.460, 95% CI 1.237-1.723), sensitization to indoor allergens (mite and cat), (RR 1.203, 95% CI 1.060-1.366), and polysensitization (RR 1.178, 95% CI 1.004-1.383) are significant risk factors for asthma. CONCLUSION In allergic rhinitis (AR) patients referred to a specialist, the features of AR as defined by the ARIA classification are not able to predict the presence of asthma, therefore all such patients should be assessed for asthma.
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- L Antonicelli
- Allergy Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Immuno-Allergic and Respiratory Diseases, Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona, Ancona, Italy.
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