Predictors of Serum Total IgE in a Random Sample of 7–17 Year Old Children
Joint Authors
Strømgaard, Sofie
Backer, Vibeke
Thomsen, Simon Francis
Fenger, Mogens
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-05-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
There is little knowledge of the causes for raised serum total immunoglobulin E (IgE) in children.
We investigated the association between perinatal, socioeconomic, demographic, clinical, paraclinical, and early life factors, and total serum IgE.
Methods.
In a random sample of 7–17 year old children, data on possible risk factors were collected using a questionnaire and total serum IgE was measured in venous blood.
Airway responsiveness to inhaled histamine was measured and skin prick tests were performed using common aeroallergens.
Data was analysed using linear regression.
Results.
Positive skin prick test (P<.001), airway hyperresponsiveness (P=.003), atopic dermatitis (P=.046), and parental predisposition to allergy (P=.047) showed a significant relation to serum total IgE levels.
There was no association of smoking to serum total IgE.
Conclusions.
This study showed a strong positive relationship between markers of the atopic syndrome and serum total IgE levels in children.
In contrast to some earlier studies, we did not find a significant relation between smoking status and IgE.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Strømgaard, Sofie& Thomsen, Simon Francis& Fenger, Mogens& Backer, Vibeke. 2011. Predictors of Serum Total IgE in a Random Sample of 7–17 Year Old Children. ISRN Allergy،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Strømgaard, Sofie…[et al.]. Predictors of Serum Total IgE in a Random Sample of 7–17 Year Old Children. ISRN Allergy No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Strømgaard, Sofie& Thomsen, Simon Francis& Fenger, Mogens& Backer, Vibeke. Predictors of Serum Total IgE in a Random Sample of 7–17 Year Old Children. ISRN Allergy. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-451453
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-451453