Wiad Lek. 2024;77(10):1883-1887. doi: 10.36740/WLek/195136.
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: Aim: To analyze data on the prevalence of allergic rhinitis (AR) among children in Uzhhorod.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and Methods: 373 patients who consulted a pediatric allergist at the Uzhgorod City Children’s Polyclinic were under observation.
RESULTS: Results: After examination of 373 patients with AR, it was found that girls predominated by gender, namely 54.7%, against 45.3% boys. In the age structure, younger preschool age prevailed -32.5%. Aggravated heredity, namely the presence of allergies, bronchial asthma and atopic dermatitis (AD) in parents was found in a total of 78.1%. Of them, the presence of burdened heredity in both parents was found in 29.3%, in one of the parents – 48.7%. Analyzing the features of the clinical course of AR, it was established that the vast majority of patients were diagnosed with persistent AR, namely 53.4%, against intermittent AR in 46.6%. According to the data of VAS, the clinical course of AR was characterized by a moderate or severe course, with the greatest severity in the group of primary school age, namely 7.6±2.1 points.
CONCLUSION: Conclusions: The highest prevalence of AR is noted in the age group of primary school age in 32.5% of patients. According to the clinical course of AR, persistent AR prevails in 53.4% of patients.
PMID:39661878 | DOI:10.36740/WLek/195136
