scholarly journals Impact of Environmental Factors on the Prevalence Changes of Allergic Diseases in Elementary School Students in Ulsan, Korea: A Longitudinal Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (23) ◽  
pp. 8831
Author(s):  
Jiho Lee ◽  
Seokhyun Yun ◽  
Inbo Oh ◽  
Min-ho Kim ◽  
Yangho Kim
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Allergic Conjunctivitis ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
School Students ◽  
Weekly Physical Activity ◽  
Low Levels

We examined the effect of long-term changes in environmental factors on the prevalence of allergic diseases in elementary school students in Ulsan, Korea. This longitudinal study was conducted among 390 students who were enrolled from three elementary schools in Ulsan in both the first (2009–2010) and second survey (2013–2014). The International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood questionnaire was used to determine the prevalence of allergic diseases and hazardous environmental factors. Generalized estimating equations (GEE) were used to investigate the impact of environmental factors on the change in the prevalence of allergic diseases. The survey revealed that an increased risk of allergic rhinitis was associated with exposure to secondhand smoke, the remodeling of a room, the replacement of wallpaper or flooring, the use of a humidifier, and irritation symptoms of air pollution. Atopic dermatitis was associated with the relocation to or repairs of a new house, and allergic conjunctivitis was associated with low levels of weekly physical activity, the use of insecticides, and irritation symptoms of air pollution. The results indicate that (1) allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis are associated with indoor pollution, (2) allergic conjunctivitis is associated with exposure to indoor chemical compounds and low levels of weekly physical activity. This study suggested that the proper evaluation and decrease in the number of environmental risk factors could effectively manage allergic diseases.

Children with allergic diseases have an increased subsequent risk of migraine upon reaching school age

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (7) ◽  
pp. 1064-1068 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang-Ching Wei ◽  
Cheng-Li Lin ◽  
Te-Chun Shen ◽  
An-Chyi Chen
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Allergic Disease ◽  
Allergic Conjunctivitis ◽  
Cumulative Effect ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
School Age ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
History Of ◽  
Subsequent Risk

The association between migraine and allergy has remained a subject of debate for more than a century. To systemically investigate the interaction between children with antecedent allergic diseases and their future risks of migraine on reaching school age, we recruited 16,130 children aged 7–18 with migraine diagnosed between 2000 and 2008, and 64,520 matched controls without a history of migraine. The ORs of migraine were calculated for the association with allergic diseases diagnosed before migraine diagnosis. The allergic diseases included atopic dermatitis, allergic conjunctivitis, allergic rhinitis (AR), and asthma. Children with preceding allergic diseases had a greater subsequent risk of migraine than the controls. Among the four evaluated diseases, AR had the highest adjusted OR (aOR) of 2.17 (95% CI 2.09 to 2.26). Children with all four allergic diseases had the highest aOR of 3.59 (95% CI 2.91 to 4.44). Further, an increasing trend of aORs was observed with more allergic disease-associated medical consulting. Our study indicates that children with allergic diseases are at increased subsequent risk of migraine when they reach school age, and the risk shows a cumulative effect of more allergic diseases and more allergy-related healthcare.

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF ALLERGIC DISEASES SYMPTOMS AMONG CHILDREN OF THE GRODNO REGION (REPUBLIC OF BELARUS)

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 46-50
Author(s):  
R N Khokha
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
International Study ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
School Students ◽  
Russian Version ◽  
Childhood Program ◽  
Asthma And Allergy

Background. To study the prevalence of symptoms of allergic diseases among school students of the Grodno region (Republic of Belarus). Methods. Researches conducted a questioning method by means of the Russian version of the standardized «International Study of Asthma and Allergy in Childhood» program (ISAAC). Results. Results of questioning of 1787 schoolchildren showed that the wheezing, within the last 12 months was registered in 9,3% of children of the first classes (DI: 7,5-11,5%) and in 9,1% of children of the eighth classes (DI: 7,5-11%), rhinitis symptoms without cold or flu - in 29,7% of children of the first classes (DI: 26,7-32,85%) and in 47,2% of children of the eighth classes (DI: 44-50%), symptoms of atopic dermatitis - in 8,2% of children of the first classes (DI: 6,6-10%) and in 1,9% of children of the eighth classes (DI: 1-2,97%). Frequency of clinically verified diagnosis of bronchial asthma at schoolchildren at the age of 6-7 y.o. and at the age of 13-14 y.o. was 3,9% (DI: 3-4,9%), allergic rhinitis - 5,6% (DI: 4,6-6,8%), atopic dermatitis - 6,2% (DI: 5,2-7%). Conclusion. Results of the study confirm the need of carrying out further epidemiological researches for the purpose of earlier identification of patients with allergic diseases.

Kawasaki Disease and Atopic Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Zihan Wang ◽  
Jintao Zhang ◽  
Hao Yan ◽  
Liang Dong
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Kawasaki Disease ◽  
Observational Studies ◽  
Allergic Conjunctivitis ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
Cardiovascular Disorder ◽  
Atopic Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> The etiology of Kawasaki disease (KD), an inflammatory and cardiovascular disorder, remains largely unexplained after more than 50 years of intensive research. In recent years, the association between KD and atopic diseases had been explored by some observational studies. We systematically reviewed and summarized the literature on the relationship between KD and atopic diseases. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched to identify observational studies on the association between KD and atopic diseases from inception to May 2021. Odds ratio (OR) was pooled using random-effects models. Heterogeneity was assessed using the <i>I</i><sup>2</sup> and Cochran Q statistics. Primary outcomes were to compare the prevalence of KD among individuals with atopic diseases to nonatopic disease controls and the prevalence of atopic diseases among individuals with KD to non-KD controls. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Thirteen studies, including 12,651 cases and 170,708 controls, were included in this meta-analysis. In cross-sectional studies, KD was associated with allergic rhinitis (<i>n</i> = 6; OR, 1.69; 95% CI, 1.52–1.87), asthma (<i>n</i> = 3; OR, 1.72; 95% CI, 1.38–2.14), allergic conjunctivitis (<i>n</i> = 2; OR, 1.95; 95% CI, 1.68–2.27), and atopic dermatitis (<i>n</i> = 3; OR, 1.35; 95% CI, 1.22–1.49). In case-control and cohort studies, KD was associated with allergic rhinitis (<i>n</i> = 3; OR, 1.35; 95% CI, 1.28–1.43), asthma (<i>n</i> = 8; OR, 1.40; 95% CI, 1.19–1.65), allergic conjunctivitis (<i>n</i> = 1; OR, 1.74; 95% CI, 1.45–2.09), and atopic dermatitis (<i>n</i> = 3; OR, 1.39; 95% CI, 1.26–1.53). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> KD diagnosed was associated with four common atopic diseases. Among the four allergic diseases, allergic conjunctivitis and asthma have the highest correlation with KD, which may provide a direction for exploring the etiology of KD.

scholarly journals Prevalence of allergic diseases among teenagers 13–14 years old in Tyumen city

2021 ◽  
pp. 35-39
Author(s):  
Kseniya Pavlovna Kuzmicheva ◽  
Elena Igorevna Malinina ◽  
Olga Aleksandrovna Rychkova ◽  
Luiza Viktorovna Klimina ◽  
Arina Evgenevna Rodionova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
Epidemiological Surveillance ◽  
Current Asthma ◽  
The City

Introduction. The prevalence of bronchial asthma and other allergic diseases, in particular atopic dermatitis and allergic rhinitis, nowadays can be estimated by global population studies, such as the International Study of Asthma and Allergy in Childhood (ISAAC), and the Global Asthma Network (GAN). There are some difficulties in epidemiological surveillance, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of these nosologies in most of the countries, especially in developing countries with low availability of medical care. Thanks to the GAN program, therapeutic recommendations were made to reduce the global burden of allergic pathology. Purpose of the study. To study the prevalence of clinical symptoms of allergic diseases in children 13–14 years old in the city of Tyumen, as well as highlight the main risk factors that contribute to the disease development. Materials and methods. This cross-sectional study was carried out in 2019 as part of the Global Asthma Network (GAN) project among adolescents 13–14 years of age in the city of Tyumen. The respondents filled out standardized Russified questionnaires, which contained 48 questions concerning the symptoms of allergic diseases and environmental factors. According to the results of the analysis of 3007 questionnaires, it was found that asthma-like symptoms were ever observed in 19,2% of participants, current asthma-like symptoms were noted in 8,5% of respondents, 5,1% of adolescents had medical-verified bronchial asthma. The prevalence of lingering allergic rhinitis and current allergic rhinoconjunctivitis was 28,9% and 12,2% respectively, while only 5,4% of respondents had a verified diagnosis of allergic rhinitis. A quarter of the respondents had symptoms of atopic dermatitis at some point (25,6%), only 4,5% had symptoms of current atopic dermatitis, 3,8% had been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. The negative impact of heavy freight traffic in the city of Tyumen, as well as the use of paracetamol, revealed the increase in the prevalence of allergic diseases. Conclusion. As a result of data analysis, it was found that the prevalence of current asthma-like symptoms, symptoms of atopic dermatitis and allergic rhinitis significantly exceed the numbers of official statistics. Often, adolescents with symptoms of an allergic disease do not have a correct diagnosis, which is confirmed by a low percentage of positive answers regarding the verification of the diagnosis by a doctor. Among children 13–14 years old in the city of Tyumen there is a high percentage of the prevalence of symptoms of allergic rhinitis, which is probably associated with climatic, geographical and environmental factors.

scholarly journals Home dampness, current allergic diseases, and respiratory infections among young adults

Thorax ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 56 (6) ◽  
pp. 462-467
Author(s):  
M Kilpeläinen ◽  
E O Terho ◽  
H Helenius ◽  
M Koskenvuo
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Allergic Conjunctivitis ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
First Year ◽  
Current Asthma ◽  
Water Damage

BACKGROUNDThe relation between home dampness and respiratory symptoms among adults is well confirmed, but data on specific allergic diseases and respiratory infections is more limited. Individual factors that may enhance susceptibility to the effects of home dampness are mainly unknown.METHODSThe association between home dampness and current physician diagnosed asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, atopic dermatitis, common colds, and bacterial respiratory infections was studied in a questionnaire survey of 10 667 Finnish first year university students aged 18–25 years. The dampness categories analysed were visible mould and visible mould or damp stains or water damage during the last year. In multivariate analyses adjustment was made for parental education, active and passive smoking, type and place of residence, pets, and wall to wall carpets. The interaction effect of atopic heredity and dampness was investigated.RESULTSVisible mould or damp stains or water damage was reported by 15.0% of the respondents. In multivariate models there was a positive association between home dampness and current asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis, as well as common colds ⩾4 times per year and other respiratory infections, but not between home dampness and allergic conjunctivitis. The strongest association was found between exposure to visible mould and asthma (OR 2.21, 95% CI 1.48 to 3.28) and common colds (OR 1.49, 95% CI 1.18 to 1.87). The risk of current asthma in damp homes was highest among subjects with atopic heredity.CONCLUSIONSThe risk of current asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis was higher in damp homes. Of the respiratory infections, the risk of common colds was most clearly increased.

scholarly journals THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FUN FISHING TO TEACH SPEAKING FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Robekka Risten Fransiska Sinaga ◽  
Lulud Oktaviani
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
School Students ◽  
Short Attention Span ◽  
Learning English

To produce competitive students that ready to face the trend of language learning in English as a foreign language, especially speaking skills, teachers should be ready to develop good planning in the teaching process. It can be in the form of strategies that can motivate students in the learning process. Moreover, in teaching elementary school students, teachers should be more creative to encourage students’ motivation in speaking by using attractive teaching media which involves physical activity because young learners usually only have a short attention span. By using teaching media, students will learn a language in such attractive and fun ways. Thus, the researchers want to see the use of Fun Fishing in teaching speaking at one of the Elementary Schools in Lampung to encourage students in learning English. This research used a qualitative method since it disclosed how to implement Fun Fishing media in an Elementary School in Lampung. As a result, the students were divided into four groups consisted of 2-3 members and learned English which involved physical activity. To sum up, using this media in learning English can motivate students to speak in English and make teaching and learning become more fun because they did physical activity.

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