Allergic conjunctivitis affects approximately 15% of the global population and has a higher prevalence of about 40% in industrialized countries such as the United States. Seasonal allergy sufferers present with a variety of signs and symptoms, but patients frequently report that ocular allergy symptoms are the most bothersome. Many topical ocular prescription therapies are available and are inc...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Allergic rhinitis is a morbid condition that is frequently overlooked by patients and physicians. This type of atopy has not been adequately investigated in the United Arab Emirates. METHODS This cross-sectional, population-based observational study was conducted in the seven Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Ras Al-Khaimah, and Fujairah). It...

OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence and risk factors of allergic rhinitis among bakers in Douala. DESIGN A cross-sectional study; the logistic regression model was use to find the risk factors of allergic rhinitis. SETTING The study was conducted in 42 bakeries randomly selected among a total of 151 bakeries in the city of Douala. PARTICIPANTS All bakers who consented to participate in ...

Allergen Specific Immunotherapy (SIT) for respiratory allergic diseases is able to significantly improve symptoms as well as reduce the need for symptomatic medication, but SIT also has the capacity for long-term clinical effects and plays a protective role against the development of further allergies and symptoms. The treatment acts on basic immunological mechanisms, and has the potential to c...

BACKGROUND There has been no documented data on the prevalence of allergic rhinitis among Filipino adults. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of allergic rhinitis among adults in the Philippines. METHODS Using a multi-staged cluster sampling methodology, this study evaluated 7,202 adults from 3,744 households, 79 provinces and 17 regions. A pre-validated wr...

AIM To estimate the prevalence of asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis among school children in the region of Primorsko-goranska County in Croatia, and compare the results with data from other countries. METHODS The study was conducted during the 2001-2002 school year, in complete adherence to the Phase One protocol of the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (...

BACKGROUND In recent years, many countries have experienced an increase in the prevalence of allergic rhinitis. No effective approach is currently available to prevent the onset of symptoms in allergic individuals. Pranlukast, a leukotriene receptor antagonist with a good safety and efficacy record for the management of allergic inflammation, may be appropriate for early intervention in the man...

BACKGROUND Rhinitis can cause a heavy toll on patients because of its bothersome effects on productivity. This retrospective study was conducted to explore the clinical profile, outcomes and improvement in the symptoms and productivity resulting from treatment of allergic rhinitis in Pakistan. METHODS We carried out a retrospective file review of all allergic rhinitis patients who presented t...

INTRODUCTION Turbinoplasty is a procedure that aims to reduce the size of the inferior turbinate through exuberant bone removal with high mucosal preservation. The procedure is recommended for patients with or without allergic rhinitis and those showing irreversible hypertrophy of inferior turbinates. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of inferior turbinoplasty for obstructive and non-obstruc...