Trends of Sensitization to Inhalant Allergens in Korean Children Over the Last 10 Years
Yea Ji Kim, Mi Yeon Lee, Aram Yang, In Suk Sol, Ji Hee Kwak, Hye Lim Jung, Jae Won Shim, Deok Soo Kim, Jung Yeon Shim
Abstract
PURPOSE: Climate and lifestyle changes increase an individual's susceptibility to various allergens and also the incidence of allergic diseases. We aimed to examine the changes in sensitization rate for aeroallergens over a 10-year period in Korean children. MATERIALS AND METHODS: , weed and tree pollen mixtures, as well as cat and dog dander through ImmunoCAP test. RESULTS: for interaction <0.001). CONCLUSION: are likely to be sensitized to other aeroallergens as well.
Topics & Concepts
SensitizationMedicineDanderAeroallergenPollenAsthmaAllergyAllergenImmunoglobulin EImmunologyAntibodyBotanyBiologyAllergic Rhinitis and SensitizationDermatology and Skin DiseasesAsthma and respiratory diseases