Early Pollen Sensitization in Children Is Dependent upon Regional Aeroallergen Exposure
Joint Authors
Hogan, Mary Beth
Wong, Vanessa
Peele, Kathy
Wilson, Nevin W.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-04-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Aeroallergen sensitization occurs at an earlier age than previously noted.
The purpose of this paper was to identify which pollens cause early sensitization in young children presenting with rhinitis symptoms.
Methods.
This paper was a retrospective analysis of skin test results from 2- to 8-year-old patients presenting with a history consistent with allergic rhinitis.
Patients were tested to aeroallergens common to the Great Basin along with a histamine and saline control.
Pollen counts were obtained from a Reno, NV-certified counting station.
Results.
123 children less than 8 years of age were identified.
Over 50% of these children were sensitized to at least one aeroallergen.
Chemopodaciae, timothy, alfalfa, black walnut, olive, mountain cedar and willow were predominating sensitizing aeroallergens of the Great Basin Region.
Pollen counts were notable for a early spring peak for the tree season, grass season in May and weed season in August.
Pollen levels continued to November at low levels.
Discussion.
Aeroallergens causing early sensitization differed from those which had predominately been reported in other regions of the United States.
Pediatric allergists should consider performing a local review of sensitizing aeroallergens in their region to assist with identification and management of allergic rhinitis in their youngest patients.
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American Psychological Association (APA)
Wong, Vanessa& Wilson, Nevin W.& Peele, Kathy& Hogan, Mary Beth. 2012. Early Pollen Sensitization in Children Is Dependent upon Regional Aeroallergen Exposure. Journal of Allergy،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wong, Vanessa…[et al.]. Early Pollen Sensitization in Children Is Dependent upon Regional Aeroallergen Exposure. Journal of Allergy No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Wong, Vanessa& Wilson, Nevin W.& Peele, Kathy& Hogan, Mary Beth. Early Pollen Sensitization in Children Is Dependent upon Regional Aeroallergen Exposure. Journal of Allergy. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482703
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-482703