Prick Test Results and Total IgE Levels of Asthma Patients in A University Hospital

Basit Öğe Kaydı
dc.contributor.authorTopçu, Ayşe Füsun
dc.contributor.authorHocanlı, İclal
dc.contributor.authorTaylan, Mahşuk
dc.contributor.authorÇil, Barış
dc.contributor.authorKabak, Mehmet
dc.date.accessioned2024-04-24T19:11:35Z
dc.date.available2024-04-24T19:11:35Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.departmentDicle Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractRespiratory allergies are currently on the rise and affect all age groups. Aeroallergens play a major role in the pathogenesisof respiratory allergic diseases, especially in asthma and allergic rhinitis. Skin prick tests and specific blood tests can b eused to safely ascertain allergen-specific IgE. When correctly implemented, aeroallergens such as house mites, pollens, andpet allergens can be determined. Skin tests are widely used to assess sensitivity to allergens due to their relatively easyapplication and safety.The present study aims to delineate a regional allergen profile and compare this profile with that of other regions of thecountry. Furthermore, a comparison of total IgE elevation and prick test positivity was made to assess the sensitivity andspecificity of total IgE levels.One hundred and sixty seven patients over 18 years of age that applied to either in- or out-patient clinics, that had adiagnosis of asthma according to the criteria of GINA (the Global Initiative for Asthma) and had been attack -free for atleast one month were included. Forty one patients were male and 124 were female.The prick test was positive in 18.7%. Pollens (41.9%), mite (22.5%) and cochroach were the most frequently detectedallergens. Those that had serum IgE levels higher than the serum reference value had sign ificantly higher rate of prick testpositivity (p=0.029).The present study demonstrates inter-regional variability of allergen profiles and the direct correlation between total IgEelevation and prick test positivity. In cases where prick tests are not av ailable, allergen sensitivity can be determined bytotal IgE levels.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.5505/ejm.2019.59389
dc.identifier.endpage279en_US
dc.identifier.issn1301-0883
dc.identifier.issn1339-3886
dc.identifier.issue3en_US
dc.identifier.startpage276en_US
dc.identifier.trdizinid326596
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.5505/ejm.2019.59389
dc.identifier.urihttps://search.trdizin.gov.tr/yayin/detay/326596
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11468/28102
dc.identifier.volume24en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakTR-Dizin
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.relation.ispartofEastern Journal of Medicine
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Ulusal Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_US
dc.titlePrick Test Results and Total IgE Levels of Asthma Patients in A University Hospitalen_US
dc.titlePrick Test Results and Total IgE Levels of Asthma Patients in A University Hospital
dc.typeArticleen_US

Dosyalar

Koleksiyon

TR-Dizin İndeksli Yayınlar Koleksiyonu