Abstract |
This study was conducted to determine the seasonal prevalence of allergies to house dust, D. pteronyssinus, D. farinae, cat fur, dog hair, mixed moulds, mixed grass pollens and American cockroach. A total of 314 patients with clinically suspected allergic rhinitis was examined by prick test using commercial preparations of the above allergens. Total serum IgE of the patients was determined by a Sandwich ELISA. Ninety-six percent of the patients tested positive to more than one allergen. Most were positive to a combination of 4 allergens. More than 70% of the patients were positive to house dust, D. pteronyssinus, D. farinae and cat fur. Analysis indicates that for an individual who tests positive for house dust, there is a very high risk of the person being allergic to the dust mites and cat fur too. Most of the allergens had 2 peak period of high positive PT rates; mixed moulds and mixed grass pollens had 3 peaks. There was significant positive correlation between the monthly positive PT rates against mixed moulds and mixed grass pollens with maximum daily mean temperature and mean temperature at 14.00 hours.
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Authors | T M Ho, S Murad, R Kesavapillai, S P Singaram |
Journal | Asian Pacific journal of allergy and immunology
(Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol)
Vol. 13
Issue 1
Pg. 11-6
(Jun 1995)
ISSN: 0125-877X [Print] Thailand |
PMID | 7488338
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Allergens
(immunology)
- Animals
- Bronchial Provocation Tests
- Cats
- Dogs
- Dust
- Humans
- Hypersensitivity
(diagnosis, etiology)
- Malaysia
- Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial
(complications)
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