Aeroallergen sensitization profile in children with allergic respiratory diseases by east (enzyme allergo sorbent test) method in the age 5-18 years: a 1 year cross sectional study at a tertiary care centre.

Abstract

ABSTRACT Introduction Allergic conditions impact around one third of paediatric population with their prevalence rising in recent years. The tendency to develop allergies to food and airborne substances is mainly influenced by genetics. Children without family history of allergies are at 12% chances of obtaining allergies, 30% to 50% for those with one allergic parent, and even higher for those with both parents having allergies. In children and adults, the global incidence of food allergies was calculated as 4% and 1% respectively. This number is risen in the last twenty years. The study aimed to assess the sensitization profile of children in the age group 5-18 years with allergic respiratory diseases at a tertiary care centre and to identify the most common aeroallergens resulting in severe disease outcome.