Evaluating the impact of allergic rhinitis on quality of life among Thai students

Sapsaprang, Siwaporn; Setabutr, Dhave; Kulalert, Prapasri; Temboonnark, Panipak; Poachanukoon, Orapan

doi:10.1002/alr.21540

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“…medical students in Thailand did not find allergic rhinitis to impact on academic performance, despite it adversely affecting quality of life. 7 Sleep disturbance was not a prominent complaint, in contrast with the findings of other studies.…”

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confidence: 78%

“…6 The prevalence of allergic rhinitis in the university population of Bangkok was reported to be between 57.4% and 61.9%, as compared with the prevalence in the general population of 44.2%. 7 Although most participants felt that their rhinitis was allergic in nature, a minority had had their allergy confirmed by allergy tests. The most commonly reported allergens were pollen, dust, cats and grass.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Allergic rhinitis in medical students at the University of the Free State

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Sujee

Ismail

et al. 2018

South African Family Practice

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Background: Allergic rhinitis, the most common form of chronic rhinitis, can adversely affect quality of life. The prevalence of allergic rhinitis in adolescents in South Africa has been estimated to be 38.5%, but there is a paucity of data from African countries on allergic rhinitis. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of allergic rhinitis in medical students in the Faculty of Health Science at the University of the Free State (UFS). Information was acquired on the effects that the condition had on participants with regard to symptoms, quality of life, disease management and treatment. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used. A self-administered anonymous questionnaire was distributed to all medical students registered with the Faculty of Health Sciences at UFS in 2016. The estimated population was 706 students. Results: The response rate was 62.6%. The prevalence of allergic rhinitis was 39.1%. The most common symptoms were rhinorrhoea (64.8%), repeated sneezing (64.3%) and nasal obstruction (58.5%). Symptoms were at their worst during August to October. Antihistamines had been used by 82.4% of participants to treat their symptoms in the previous 12 months, while 28.8% had used an intranasal steroid spray. Conclusion: The prevalence of allergic rhinitis in medical students at UFS was 39.1%. Rhinorrhoea, sneezing and nasal obstruction were the most frequent and bothersome symptoms.

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confidence: 99%

Allergic rhinitis in medical students at the University of the Free State

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Sujee

Ismail

et al. 2018

South African Family Practice

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“…4 Studies have shown that the prevalence of AR varies between 10% and 58.5% according to geographical regions. [5][6][7] The rate of AR in adults has been reported at around 21% in Europe, 25% in Canada, 27% in South Korea, and 32% in the United Arab Emirates. [8][9][10][11] A 2015 study conducted with university students revealed a 58.5% AR prevalence and the students with AR reported a lower quality of life.…”

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“…[8][9][10][11] A 2015 study conducted with university students revealed a 58.5% AR prevalence and the students with AR reported a lower quality of life. 7 It is stated that the most common allergic disease in Turkey is AR. 12 The rate of allergies in Turkey is shown in different studies in the range of 7-25%.…”

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“…The quality of life decreases in AR patients, a scientifically significant relationship was found between AR and impairment in social functioning. 7 If AR is uncontrolled and untreated, it may lead to secondary diseases (such as conjunctivitis, sinusitis, middle ear infections, jaw and teeth development disorders, and asthma) or delay in the treatment of such existing diseases. 22…”

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<p>The Prevalence of Allergic Rhinitis and Associated Risk Factors Among University Students in Anatolia</p>

Kef¹,

Güven²

2020

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Introduction Allergic rhinitis is a common disease in Turkey. However, there are not enough studies on its prevalence. Survey-based studies conducted by experienced and qualified researchers to large populations provide information about the prevalence of allergic rhinitis and risk factors associated with it. Aim The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of allergic rhinitis and related factors in university students in Anatolia. Methods An extended and modified form of “The European Community Respiratory Health Survey” was conducted to university students in Turkey. The data were obtained through a face-to-face interview method. R version 4.0.2 was used for statistical analysis. Data were presented as frequency and percentage. Chi-squared test of independence was used to analyze the relationship between allergic rhinitis diagnosis and other variables. Statistically significant variables were further analyzed with multivariate logistic regression test. Results Data was collected from a total of 2020 participants, but 1714 participants were eligible for multivariate analysis. The mean age of the participants was 20.71 ± 3.12 years; 42.88 (n= 735) were male, and 57.12% (n= 979) were female. While the rate of those who thought that they had nasal allergies was 23.862% (n = 409), the rate of those diagnosed by a doctor was 15.986% (n = 274). The most common allergic symptom in the participants was sneezing, and the most common triggering factor was house dust. Conclusion We found a high prevalence of 15.986% doctor diagnosed allergic rhinitis among university students in Anatolia. Genetic, environmental and economic factors were associated with high prevalence of allergic rhinitis.

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