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. 1997 Oct 18;42(1):1-9.
doi: 10.1016/s0165-5876(97)00103-1.

The impact of social and environmental changes on allergic rhinitis among Saudi children. A clinical and allergological study

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The impact of social and environmental changes on allergic rhinitis among Saudi children. A clinical and allergological study

F H al Anazy et al. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. .

Abstract

Eighty four children with allergic rhinitis out of 316 consecutive cases were investigated, treated and followed-up for 2 years. Diagnostic skin testing were done with identified common allergens found in Saudi environment (2). Cat fur, Bermuda grass and mesquite were the most common allergens found. Symptoms of recurrent rhinosinusitis, otitis media with effusion, tonsils and adenoids infection were commonly noticed among them. The rapid change of environment in Saudi Arabia in the form of agricultural and other factors seem to play part in the increasing incidence of allergic manifestation in paediatric population. With antiallergic treatment and control of infection, most of these children responded well and only four children required surgery. The treatment of allergic disease saves a lot of children from unnecessary surgical procedures usually carried out on them.

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