[Analysis about the results of allergy screen in 134 cases of allergic rhinitis]

Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2008 Mar;22(5):214-6.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the results of serum in allergic rhinitis and investigate the specific clinic allergen and serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels.

Method: Allergy Screen method was used to detect the specific allergen and total serum IgE level of 134 cases of Allergic rhinitis.

Result: The dust mite was the most common allergen in inhalation group in 134 cases of allergic rhinitis, the positive rates was 90%; then were donly, feline and scurfy fungus, the positive rates were 16%, 9%. The positive rates of total IgE was 54%. The serum IgE levels between 100 to 200 kU/L, there was 21 cases together, but there existed 7 negative cases. There were 51 cases' IgE levels more than 200 kU/L, the rates was 70.8%, but there still existed 4 negative cases.

Conclusion: Allergy screen method can find relevant allergen and provide basis for the prevention and treatment of allergic disease.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Allergens / blood*
  • Allergens / immunology
  • Animals
  • Antigens, Dermatophagoides / analysis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin E / blood
  • Male
  • Mites / immunology
  • Passive Cutaneous Anaphylaxis*
  • Pollen / immunology
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / diagnosis*
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / immunology

Substances

  • Allergens
  • Antigens, Dermatophagoides
  • Immunoglobulin E