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INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY
卷 4, 期 -, 页码 S18-S20出版社
WILEY
DOI: 10.1002/alr.21385
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allergic rhinitis; allergy; burden; epidemiology; healthcare burden; pediatric; population; prevalence
BackgroundAllergic rhinitis (AR) is the archetypal allergic disease otolaryngologists encounter. Epidemiologic studies inform providers of the association of rhinitis symptoms and allergy test results in the broader population. Understanding the epidemiological characteristics of AR is important for interpreting both rhinitis symptoms and allergy tests. MethodsArticles were selected based on literature review through PubMed and personal knowledge of the author. The largest and highest-quality studies were included. The search selection was not standardized. ResultsEpidemiological studies demonstrate marked variability globally in the prevalence of both rhinitis symptoms and allergy tests. Self-reported seasonal or perennial rhinitis symptoms significantly overestimate the prevalence of AR defined by a positive history and positive allergy tests. Positive allergy tests are also common in those without self-reported rhinitis symptoms. ConclusionInterpreting rhinitis symptoms and allergy testing is enhanced by an understanding of the epidemiology of AR. (C) 2014 ARS-AAOA, LLC.
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