Prevalence of atopy in 1,199 asthmatic children from southern Santiago, Chile . Sixty five percent of positive children reacted to one or more allergens. There were no adverse reactions. Conclusions: In the southern metropolitan area of Santiago de Chile, half of children with asthma are sensitized to common aeroallergens. (Rev Med Chile 2014; 142: 567-573)
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