Increasing prevalence of asthma, respiratory symptoms, and allergic diseases: Four repeated surveys from 1993-2014

Brożek, Grzegorz; Lawson, Joshua; Szumilas, Dawid; Zejda, Jan

doi:10.1016/j.rmed.2015.05.010

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“…Furthermore, this increase is also revealed in the repeated prevalence studies completed within the same region [8]. In our region, our results matter in terms of presenting the courses of physician-diagnosed allergic diseases.…”

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The Trend of Change of Allergic Diseases over the Years: Three Repeated Surveys from 1994 to 2014

Doğruel¹,

Bingöl²,

Altıntaş³

et al. 2017

Int Arch Allergy Immunol

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Background: Although it is known that there has been an increase in asthma and allergic diseases among school-aged children, results vary between countries. The aim of this study was to examine trends in the prevalence of these diseases in the city of Adana (south Turkey) over the last 20 years based on the results of 3 cross-sectional studies. Methods: Three cross-sectional surveys were performed 10 years apart in south Turkey. Here, we compare the surveys conducted among children between the ages of 6 and 14 years from 1994, 2004, and 2014. The participants were randomly chosen among children attending participating primary schools in Adana. The questionnaire in the first survey contained almost the same questions as the ISAAC. In the 2 latter surveys, we used the ISAAC questionnaire to investigate the prevalence of asthma and other allergic diseases. Results: A total of 2,334 children in 1994, 3,728 children in 2004, and 3,209 children in 2014 were included in the final analysis. The results showed a statistically significant increase in the prevalence of physician-diagnosed allergic diseases across the years, respectively: asthma (5, 4.6, and 8.9%), allergic rhinitis (8.8, 11.4, and 15.6%), and atopic dermatitis (5, 9.9, and 7%). In contrast, the prevalence of parent-reported current wheeze (16.2, 13.2%) decreased in the last 10 years. Conclusions: Our findings were consistent with the increased prevalence of childhood asthma and other allergic diseases. However, this pattern did not occur in respiratory symptoms.

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“…According to the latest studies, the increase in the prevalence of allergic diseases has plateaued in developed countries, but is still continuing in developing countries [5,6]. However, studies that evaluate the change in the prevalence of allergic diseases in the long term are limited within the literature [6,7,8,9,10]. …”

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The Trend of Change of Allergic Diseases over the Years: Three Repeated Surveys from 1994 to 2014

Doğruel¹,

Bingöl²,

Altıntaş³

et al. 2017

Int Arch Allergy Immunol

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“…The number of individuals diagnosed with asthma has been steadily increasing worldwide, especially among children [1]. According to several asthma guidelines, the avoidance of indoor allergens, including house dust mites (HDMs) and pet dander, is effective for ameliorating the severity of asthma [2].…”

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Plasma Cluster Ions Reduce the IgE-Binding Capacity of House Dust Mite Allergens under a Simulated Indoor Environmental Condition

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Fujimura²,

Fukuoka³

et al. 2017

Int Arch Allergy Immunol

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Background: A high level of house dust mite (HDM) allergens in a living environment is a risk factor for both sensitization to these allergens and asthmatic attacks. We previously showed that plasma cluster ions (PCIs) impaired the IgE-binding capacity of atomized crude allergens prepared from Japanese cedar pollen and fungus under experimental conditions. Objective: We evaluated the capacity of PCIs to impair the IgE-binding capacity of airborne HDM allergens under a simulated indoor environmental condition. Methods: For the determination of the effects of PCIs on HDM allergens under an experimental condition, HDM extract was atomized as aqueous mist into a cylindrical experimental apparatus filled with PCIs. For the evaluation of the effects of PCIs under a simulated natural indoor environmental condition, dried HDM allergens were floated as airborne particles in an acryl cubic apparatus in the presence of PCIs. The IgE-binding capacities of the PCI- and sham-treated HDM allergens were analyzed by an ELISA. Results: The IgE-binding capacity of the HDM allergens was significantly impaired after PCI treatment compared to that after sham treatment under both experimental and simulated environmental conditions. The ELISA results demonstrated that the IgE-binding capacities of HDM allergens after PCI treatment showed 68 and 74% reductions compared to those after sham treatment under the experimental and simulated environmental conditions, respectively. Conclusions: PCIs have the capacity to impair the IgE-binding capacity of airborne HDM allergens in a simulated environmental condition.

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“…В последние десятилетия увеличивается распространенность аллергических заболева-ний, которыми страдает уже каждый четвертый человек [11,14]. Установлено, что в промыш-ленных городах и экологически неблагоприят-ных регионах частота встречаемости аллерго-патологии выше [6,7,11,15,17,18].…”

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Assessment of correlation between leucocytes migration reaction and level of inhalation exposure to priority air contaminants

Masnavieva¹,

Kudaeva²,

Rukavishnikov³

2017

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Increasing prevalence of asthma, respiratory symptoms, and allergic diseases: Four repeated surveys from 1993-2014

Cited by 72 publications

References 20 publications

The Trend of Change of Allergic Diseases over the Years: Three Repeated Surveys from 1994 to 2014

The Trend of Change of Allergic Diseases over the Years: Three Repeated Surveys from 1994 to 2014

Plasma Cluster Ions Reduce the IgE-Binding Capacity of House Dust Mite Allergens under a Simulated Indoor Environmental Condition

Assessment of correlation between leucocytes migration reaction and level of inhalation exposure to priority air contaminants

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