Abstract
Objective Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a major chronic respiratory disease due to its prevalence, impact on quality of life (QL), economic burden, link with asthma. During the last years, many countries have experienced an increase in the prevalence of respiratory allergy. A significant contribution in development of AR, in addition to house dust mite, cockroaches, dogs, cats, pollen and trees, seems to have mould allergens. Alternaria is predominantly an outdoor allergen favouring damp spots, and most indoor concentrations may derive from outdoor primary sources.
Highlights
ObjectiveAllergic rhinitis (AR) is a major chronic respiratory disease due to its prevalence, impact on quality of life (QL), economic burden, link with asthma
The high frequency of sensitization to Alternaria (16,6%) in our region could be explained by the high level of humidity due to its location, near seacoast
138 children, aged 3 to 16 years have been seen in our allergy outpatient department during a period of 9 month, for moderate/severe allergic rhinitis, according to ARIA classification. 53 from them were female and 85 male
Summary
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a major chronic respiratory disease due to its prevalence, impact on quality of life (QL), economic burden, link with asthma. Many countries have experienced an increase in the prevalence of respiratory allergy. A significant contribution in development of AR, in addition to house dust mite, cockroaches, dogs, cats, pollen and trees, seems to have mould allergens. Alternaria is predominantly an outdoor allergen favouring damp spots, and most indoor concentrations may derive from outdoor primary sources
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