Score For Allergic Rhinitis Research Articles

Effect of Cold Temperature on the Severity of Allergic Rhinitis Based on Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score Among Medical Students of Malikussaleh University

BACKGROUND: Allergic rhinitis is a common condition caused by inflammation of the nasal mucosa after exposure to allergens and is mediated by Immunoglobulin E (IgE). Cold temperatures can aggravate the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is not fatal, but it can cause a decrease in the patient's quality of life if the symptoms are severe. The severity of allergic rhinitis symptoms is difficult to measure as it should match patient's perception, so VAS is a quantitative measurement tool used. Although VAS is a simple and easy-to-use tool, its use as self-monitoring for AR patients is still infrequent to minimize symptom exacerbations and maintain control of allergic rhinitis. AIMS: This study aims to examine the effect of cold temperature on the severity of allergic rhinitis based on VAS score. METHOD: This research is an experimental with a one-group pretest-posttest study. The study samples involved 75 students suffering from allergic rhinitis assessed with the Score for Allergic Rhinitis (SFAR) questionnaire assessment from the class of 2020, 2021, and 2022. Subjects’ pain level was measured before and after the intervention. The intervention was in the form of cold temperature exposure for 15 minutes in a room with a temperature of 18℃. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. RESULT: The results showed that the mean VAS score before the intervention was 0 while after the intervention was 38.61 ± 24.07. This shows that the mean VAS score after the intervention is higher than the mean VAS score before the intervention (p-value = 0.00 <0.05). CONCLUSION: The results of this study indicate that the effect of cold temperature can increase the severity of allergic rhinitis.

Persistent allergic rhinitis and its potential to cause poor asthma control

Objective: Many studies have shown the worsening impact of allergic rhinitis on the management of asthma. In this study, we aimed to address the association between persistent allergic rhinitis and poor asthma control. Material and methods: This multi-center cross-sectional study was performed with the participation of patients with asthma and persistent allergic rhinitis visiting the pulmonology outpatient clinics between 01.02.2022 and 01.08.2022. The demographic data, Asthma Control Test (ACT) scores, and asthma control status of the patients were recorded. The sample was divided into two groups according to asthma control status "uncontrolled asthma" and "controlled asthma". The Score for Allergic Rhinitis (SFAR) was used to evaluate the diagnosis of allergic rhinitis (AR). Results: We included 195 patients (47 (24.1%) men and 148 (75.9%) women) with a mean age of 44.54 in this study. While 26.7% of the patients showed asthma control, 73.3% had uncontrolled asthma. The rate of persistent allergic rhinitis was found to be significantly higher in the patients with uncontrolled asthma compared to the patients with controlled asthma (p=0.012). Conclusion: This study showed that persistent allergic rhinitis has a worsening impact on asthma control. Patients with asthma and concomitant persistent allergic rhinitis should be treated and followed up considering their higher risk of poor asthma control. Those patients with persistent symptoms of rhinitis cause major problems in public health with the increased healthcare costs.

Correlation between anxiety and score for allergic rhinitis

Correlation between anxiety and score for allergic rhinitis

The Association of Allergy and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus as a Single Disease and an Overlapping Syndrome compared to Control Group

Allergic diseases and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) sometimes are being connected since both of these diseases are affected by gene-environment processes. SLE can appear coexisting with other autoimmune diseases as an overlapping syndrome. This research was done to investigate the relation of allergic diseases and SLE as a single SLE or overlapping syndrome compared to control. We collected datas from 39 SLE only, 22 overlapping syndrome SLE, and 39 non SLE subjects who had filled an online Score for Allergic Rhinitis (SFAR) questionnaire. There are significant outcomes of the existance of allergic disease (p=.007), atopic dermatitis (p=.000) and total number of allergies (p=.016) in SLE patients. There is a correlation of the appearance of allergy in SLE as a single or coexisting with other autoimmune disease compared to control group. Atopic dermatitis and the more number of allergic diseases that the one have, play role in appearing SLE.
 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 23 No. 02 April’24 Page : 551-554

Ayurvedic management of Allergic rhinitis with Shirisha avaleha and Anu taila pratimarsha nasya: A case report

Abstract: Allergic Rhinitis (AR) is a chronic inflammatory Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated disease of the nasal mucosa which is triggered by the inhalation of seasonal or perennial allergens. It is characterized by watery nasal discharge, sneezing, and itching in the nose. A 27-year-old male patient came to the Shalakya tantra outpatient department with complaints of excessive sneezing, runny nose, headache, and nasal blockage for the last two years. He also complained of itching in the eyes, nose, and palate. The screening was done using the Score for Allergic Rhinitis (SFAR) questionnaire, which was 14 (positive AR) before treatment. The patient was prescribed with Anu taila pratimarsha nasya (~low-dose medication through the nasal route) along with oral administration of Shirisha avaleha for four weeks. The patient showed marked relief in symptoms of AR along with an improvement in IgE level from 334 IU/mL to 42.2 IU/mL. The SFAR score was reduced to 4 after management. The nasal smear microscopic examination was negative after four weeks of treatment, which was positive before treatment. There was no recurrence during a follow-up of four weeks. The treatment reveals that Ayurvedic interventions are effective in the management of ARs quite efficiently.

Profile of Allergic Rhinitis and its Association with Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media

Background: Allergic rhinitis is a growing global public health issue. Complications of allergic rhinitis include sinusitis, nasal polyps, bronchial asthma, and otitis media. Allergic rhinitis causes Eustachian tube dysfunction, which leads to chronic otitis media threefold more often. Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is marked by persistent tympanic membrane perforation and recurrent or persistent mucopurulent otorrhea. Purposes: This study is to determine the relationship between allergic rhinitis and the prevalence of chronic suppurative otitis media in Dr. M Yunus Bengkulu Hospital during 2019-2020. Methods: This was an observational cross-sectional study. This research is an observational analytical study with a cross-sectional approach. Thirty-three respondents were taken using a simple random sampling method. The SFAR (Score for Allergic Rhinitis) questionnaire was used in this study. Medical record data were used to collect CSOM information. Result: Seventy-five percent of respondents with allergic rhinitis also had chronic suppurative otitis media, while the prevalence of non-chronic suppurative otitis media was 25 percent. The p-value for the chi-square test was 0.031. Conclusion: For 2019-2020, there is a relationship between allergic rhinitis and the prevalence of chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) at Dr. M. Yunus Bengkulu Hospital.

The Prevalence and Impact of Allergic Rhinitis on Asthma Exacerbations in Asthmatic Adult Patients in the Qassim Region of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Objective We aim to evaluate the prevalence and impact of allergic rhinitis comorbidity in asthmatic patients in the Qassim region and identify whether rhinitis affects asthma control. Methods This is an observational cross-sectional study on asthmatic adults who live in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia. An online questionnaire was distributed through social media. The questionnaire is composed of the validated Arabic versions of the Score for Allergic Rhinitis (SFAR) questionnaire, the Allergic Rhinitis and Its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) guidelines, and the Asthma Control Test (ACT) questionnaire. Results The total number of participants was 380; however, after 98 were excluded, 282 asthmatic patients were includedin this study. Of them, 33% had allergic rhinitis. Females constitute 67% of the study participants, while males comprise 33%. The findings of the study indicate that there is a significant association between allergic rhinitis and asthma control in the Qassim region. Symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and nasal obstruction are significantly associated with poor asthma control (p = 0.006). Having a knownfamily history of asthma, eczema, or allergic rhinitis is significantly associated with worse asthma control (0.004). Conclusion In summary, this study found a high prevalence of rhinitis symptoms comorbidity in asthmatic patients in the Qassim region. Overall, the study established the existence of a relationship between allergic rhinitis and asthmatic control. Symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, and nasal obstruction are significantly associated with allergic rhinitis and asthmatic symptoms. However, there is no significant association between nose problems that occur in specific seasons or months and allergic rhinitis and asthmatic symptoms, suggesting that seasonality may not have a strong impact on asthma control. House dust mite allergies have a borderline significant association with allergic rhinitis and asthmatic symptoms. Having a family history of asthma, eczema, or allergic rhinitis is associated with allergic rhinitis and asthmatic symptoms, thereby indicating a significant impact on asthma control.

The Association of Allergy and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus as a Single Disease and an Overlapping Syndrome compared to Control Group

Background:Allergic diseases and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) sometimes are being connected since both of these diseases are affected by gene-environment processes. SLE can appear coexisting with other autoimmune diseases as an overlapping syndrome.
 Objectives: This research was done to investigate the relation of allergic diseases and SLE as a single SLE or overlapping syndrome compared to control.
 Method: We collected data from 39 SLE only, 22 overlapping syndrome SLE, and 39 non SLE subjects who had filled an online Score for Allergic Rhinitis (SFAR) questionnaire.
 Results: There are significant outcomes of the existence of allergic disease (p=.007), atopic dermatitis (p=.000) and total number of allergies (p=.016) in SLE patients. There is a correlation of the appearance of allergy in SLE as a single or coexisting with other autoimmune disease compared to control group.
 Conclusion: Atopic dermatitis and the more number of allergic diseases that the one have, play role in appearing SLE.
 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 22 No. 04 October’23 Page : 916-919

The Prevalence and Impact of Allergic Rhinitis on Academic Performance and Quality of Life Among Medical Students in Saudi Arabia.

Allergic Rhinitis (AR) has a negative impact on both patients and society. Our study aims to assess the impact of allergic rhinitis on the academic performance and quality of life of medical students in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional survey targeted medical students in Saudi Arabia; a total of 851 students were included. The survey included questions on sociodemographic characteristics, academic year and GPA, Score for Allergic Rhinitis (SFAR), and Rhino-sinusitis Disability Index (RSDI). We found that about 340 students (39.9%) had AR. The RSDI for students with AR was 34.9 ‡ 28.8, significantly higher than those with no AR (17.0 + 23.6),p<0.001. The relationship between AR and students* GPAs showed that those who had not experienced AR significantly had comparatively good PAs and above. In contrast, those who had experienced AR had poor GPAs (p<0.001). Similarly, students with AR had significantly missed classes more than those who had not experienced AR (p<0.001). The study showed that Allergic rhinitis negatively impacted Medical Students' academic performance and quality of life. It impacts wakefulness, and sleeping patterns can have a negative impact on academic performance.

The modification, translation, and validation of the Malaysian version of Score for Allergic Rhinitis (SFAR) questionnaire

BackgroundScore for Allergic Rhinitis (SFAR) is a validated self-administered questionnaire to assess for allergic rhinitis (AR) in a population setting but was designed for a temperate climate.ObjectiveThis study aims to modify the SFAR for the tropical climate, translate the modified SFAR from English to Malay Language, and validate this Malaysian version of SFAR (MySFAR).MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study at an outpatient Otorhinolaryngology clinic in a tertiary center. There were 2 phases in the study: (1) the translation and validation of SFAR and (2) the testing of diagnostic accuracy. Two different groups of participants were recruited for the respective phase.ResultsIn phase 1, the total MySFAR score showed good discriminant validity between AR and healthy controls (13.44 ± 1.58 v 1.00 ± 2.12, p < 0.01). The internal consistency and test–retest reliability of MySFAR was excellent with Cronbach’s alpha 0.92 (95% CI 0.90–0.94) and intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.97, p < 0.01. In phase 2, MySFAR gave an AUC of 0.98 (95% CI = 0.96–1.00, p < 0.01), and a cut-off score of > 9 (J = 0.92) was determined based on the highest Youden index. This cut-off was 97.8% sensitive and 93.9% specific to predicting allergic rhinitis from non-allergic rhinitis.ConclusionThe present study showed good validity and reliability of MySFAR among the Malaysian population. The cut-off score of > 9 was able to predict allergic rhinitis. This would be a useful screening tool for allergic rhinitis population studies in tropical countries.

Carotid Doppler ultrasound measurements in allergic rhinitis patients

Aim: We aimed to determine with carotid Doppler ultrasound (CDU) whether the increase in inflammatory cells and mediators plays a role in intima-media thickening in patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) and to correlate this with the severity of the disease.&#x0D; Material and Method: In this retrospective study, CDU reports and images of allergic rhinitis patients were evaluated in Group 1 (n=16). Score for allergic rhinitis (SFAR) and blood parameters that Hemoglobin (Hb), White Blood Cells (WBC), C-Reactive Protein (CRP), sedimentation levels were noted. Control group without AR consisted of 17 patients. In both groups, the presence of plaque on common carotid artery (CCA), and internal carotid artery (ICA) and all intima-media thickness were noted by CDU.&#x0D; Results: In our study, CCA intima-media thickness and ICA intima-media thickness values of the AR group were significantly higher than those in the control group bilaterally (p

The Relationship Between Score For Allergic Rhinitis And Total Nasal Symptoms Score In Individual With Suspected Allergic Rhinitis

Abstract. Allergic Rhinitis is a symptom disorder that mainly occurs in the nasal, induced after exposure to allergens and causes inflammation of the nasal mucosa mediated by Immunoglobulin E. Data quoted from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma &amp; Immunology shows that 10-30% of the world’s population is affected by allergic rhinitis and still increasing in numbers. To screen and evaluate the severity of allergic rhinitis with ease, two questionnaires have been formed, namely Score For Allergic Rhinitis and Total Nasal Symptoms Score. Goal. To identify the relationship between Score For Allergic Rhinitis and Total Nasal Symptoms Score in individual with suspected allergic rhinitis. Methods. This study uses a descriptive analytic research method with a cross-sectional study approach. The sample individual was selected using a non-probability sampling technique, namely purposive sampling with a sample size of 95 people. Results. Using Spearman Correlation Test, a significant relationship was found (p = 0.000) and a correlation coefficient value shows (p = 0.535) there is a strong relationship between these two questionnaires. Conclusion. There is a strong and positive relationship between Score For Allergic Rhinitis and Total Nasal Symptoms Score questionnaire in patients with suspected allergic rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis in Covid-19 patients.

Coronavirus disease-2019 (Covid-19) is transmitted by respiratory droplets and causes upper respiratory tract symptoms. These features of Covid-19 are essential regarding its potential association with allergic rhinitis (AR). This study aimed to investigate the relationship between Covid-19 and AR and the effects of Covid-19 in patients with AR. Between April 2020 and June 2020, in Sanliurfa Mehmet Akif Inan Training and Research Hospital, 322 patients who were diagnosed with Covid-19 with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) positive oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swab samples and with AR in their medical history were detected using the hospital's automation system. Demographic data including age, gender, and additional data such as main complaints, physical examination findings, duration of inpatient floor, and intensive care unit (ICU) stay were recorded. The medical history of the patients was reviewed and patients with previously diagnosed AR were identified. These patients were called by phone and their AR diagnoses were confirmed by performing the Score for Allergic Rhinitis (SFAR) questionnaire. The study population consisted of 322 patients aged between 18 and 85. Among these patients, 186 (57.8%) were male and 136 (42.2%) were female. Nineteen (5.9%) of these patients had a history of AR. There was no difference between the patients with and without a history of AR concerning age, gender distribution, type of presentation, ICU referral rate, duration of inpatient floor, and ICU stay (P > 0.05). We conclude that the prognosis of Covid-19 was similar between patients with and without AR. The incidence of AR was relatively lower among patients with Covid-19.

Allergic rhinitis: An indicator of otitis media with effusion in children seen at aminu kano teaching hospital, Kano.

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a multifocal IgE-mediated type I hypersensitivity reaction involving nasal mucosa characterized by excessive sneezing, watery rhinorrhea, nasal itching, nasal stuffiness, and eyes itching. Tympanometry is a simple, rapid, and objective test that can be easily carried out. The use of tympanometry in clinical setting can improve detection of middle ear effusion and other middle ear abnormalities. AR has been found to be one of the predisposing factors to developing Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) in children. A case-control study was used to determine the prevalence of OME among children with AR as cases and those without allergy as controls. The study participants were children aged 4-12 years with clinical diagnosis of AR attending ENT clinics of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, whereas controls were children age 4-12 years without history of AR, ear diseases, or other respiratory system related ailments attending general outpatient clinics in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital. An interviewer-administered score for AR (SFAR) questionnaire was filled out for all the participants, those with score of 6 and above were selected as cases. The two groups had complete ENT examination and tympanometry done, findings were recorded, and analyzed using SPSS version 21. The mean age of the cases was 6.8 ± 2.1 years, whereas it was 7.5 ± 2.6 years for the controls. The mean difference was 0.7 and was not statistically significant (t = 2.35, df = 258, P value = 0.20). Type B tympanogram suggesting OME was found in 7.3% of subjects and in 2.8% of controls. Type C tympanogram suggesting negative middle ear pressure was found in 15.5% of subjects and in 4.6% of controls. Type A tympanogram suggesting normal middle ear pressure was found in 75% of subjects and in 90% of controls. Acoustic reflex was found to be absent in 29.6% of subjects and in 15.4% of controls and this found to be statistically significant (χ2 = 7.77, df = 1, P value = 0.001). The difference between type A, B, and C tympanograms of subjects and that of controls was found to be statistically significant (Type A χ2 = 14.62, df = 4, P value = 0.01, Type B χ2 = 14.06, df = 4, P value = 0.01, Type C χ2 = 17.01, df = 6, P value = 0.01). Type B tympanogram was used as an indicator to suggest OME for the purpose of this study. Participants with AR were found to have more abnormalities of tympanometric parameters and higher prevalence of type B tympanogram suggesting OME than controls.

Prevalence Of Allergic Rhinitis and Its Perceived Effect on Academic Activity Among College Students – A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a widespread and under diagnosed upper airway disease. It has significant social and economic burden. Symptoms may cause fatigue, mood changes and difficult sleep that may have deleterious effect on student’s academic activity. Methods: This was an observational cross-sectional study among 1337 college students in Vadodara city of Gujarat, selected by cluster sampling method. Response was recorded using SFAR (Score for allergic rhinitis) scale and a semi structured questionnaire. Results: Prevalence of AR using SFAR was 19.22% among college students, out of them 65.4% were girls and 34.6% boys. The prevalence of two major variant of AR, perennial and seasonal was 38.91% and 51.75% respectively. 81.32% were aware about their allergy, 20.23% had gone for allergy test and 73.08% among them resulted positive. 82.49% students had perceived that AR is affecting their academic activity among SFAR≥7 group. Conclusion: The results of this survey showed elevated prevalence of AR among college students in Vadodara city; however, allergy tests and physician visits for AR conditions were less. Major proportion that had self-reported AR has shown associated comorbidity. Students with AR, perceive a negative effect on their academic activity that equally affects girls and boys.

The Correlation between Allergic Diseases and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Background: The prevalence of autoimmune diseases and major chronic allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, and atopic dermatitis are increasing in line with the occurrence of climate change. Allergy and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are sometimes being linked since both are immune diseases involving gene-environment interactions. The purpose of this research is to investigate the correlation between allergic diseases and SLE. Method : This case-control study was performed on 39 SLE subjects from the Tittari Community and 39 non-SLE subjects aged 15-49 years old, from September until October 2021. All of them were females. The independent variable was allergic disease and the dependent variable was SLE. Partici­pants' characteristics and allergy data were collected through answering the online Score for Allergic Rhinitis (SFAR) questionnaire, then the results were processed with bivariate and multivariate analyses. Results : The correlation between allergic diseases and SLE was significant for atopic dermatitis but not for allergic rhinitis and asthma (p=0.018; p=0.352; p=0.151 respectively). The bivariate analysis revealed that the risk of SLE was 3.17 times higher in atopic dermatitis patients (OR=3.17; 95% CI=1.20-8.39; p=0.018). Furthermore, the multivariate analysis found that subjects with atopic dermatitis had the highest risk of SLE (OR= 3.18; 95% CI= 1.07-9.51; p=0.031). Conclusion: Among allergic diseases, atopic dermatitis was found to be significantly correlated with SLE, where the risk of SLE was raised as the number of atopic dermatitis increased. Keywords: systemic lupus erythematosus, allergic diseases, allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis Correspondence: Dewi Pratiwi. Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret – Moewardi Hospital, Indonesia. Email: pratiwidewi81@staff.uns.ac.id. Phone: (0271) 664569. Indonesian Journal of Medicine (2022), 07(01): 19-27 https://doi.org/10.26911/theijmed.2022.07.01.03

Correlation between score for allergic rhinitis and quality of life in chronic rhinitis patients

ABSTRACTBackground: Allergic rhinitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the nasal mucosa that occurs as an Imunoglobulin E (IgE) mediated reaction after provocation of allergen. The prevalence of rhinitis in Indonesia reaches 12.4% and still rising. Chronic rhinitis can affect the quality of life, especially daily activities and sleep disturbances. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the correlation between the Score for Allergic Rhinitis (SFAR) and the patient’s quality of life (QOL) using allergic rhinitis mobile phone application. Method: This was an observational analytic research using cross sectional method. The number of samples was 46 with predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The research instrument used was a mobile phone application of SFAR and for quality of life was Visual Analog Scales (VAS) questionnaire. Data analysis was using Shapiro-Wilk for normality test and contingency coefficient test to determine the correlation between variables. Result: The result showed that there was a significant correlation between the Score for Allergic Rhinitis and the quality of life in chronic rhinitis sufferers (p = 0.000). The correlation had uni-direction and moderate strength (r = 0.567). There were 52.17% respondents who stated that rhinitis complaints would be reduced after using nasal drugs/sprays. And for the VAS parameter, the highest number given was 0 in 45.65% respondents, which meant that they did not feel any discomfort. Conclusion: There was a significant correlation between SFAR and quality of life AR sufferers with moderate strength and uni-direction.Keywords: Score for Allergic Rhinitis, quality of life, rhinitis, mobile applicationABSTRAKLatar belakang: Rinitis alergi adalah kondisi inflamasi kronis pada mukosa hidung sebagai reaksi yang dimediasi Imunoglobulin E (IgE) setelah provokasi alergen. Prevalensi rinitis di Indonesia mencapai 12,4 % dan akan terus meningkat. Rinitis kronik dapat memengaruhi kualitas hidup terutama aktivitas sehari-hari dan gangguan tidur. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui korelasi Score for Allergic Rhinitis (SFAR) dengan kualitas hidup penderita menggunakan aplikasi rinitis alergi pada telepon genggam. Metode: Penelitian ini berupa analitik observasional dengan desain cross sectional. Sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 46 responden dengan kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi yang sudah ditentukan. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan aplikasi telepon genggam berisi kuisioner SFAR dan kualitas hidup dengan Visual Analog Scales (VAS). Analisis data menggunakan Shapiro-Wilk untuk uji normalitas dan uji koefisien kontingensi untuk mengetahui korelasi antar variabel. Hasil: Didapatkan hasil berupa hubungan korelasi yang bermakna antara skor SFAR dengan kualitas hidup penderita rinitis kronik (p=0,000). Hubungan korelasi tersebut memiliki satu arah dan kekuatan yang sedang (r=0,567). Diperoleh pernyataan dari 52,17% responden bahwa keluhan rinitis akan berkurang setelah minum obat/menggunakan semprot hidung. Untuk parameter VAS didapatkan hasil bahwa angka terbanyak yang diberikan adalah 0 pada 45,65% responden, yang berarti tidak merasakan ketidaknyamanan. Kesimpulan: Terdapat korelasi bermakna antara SFAR dan kualitas hidup penderita AR dengan kekuatan hubungan sedang dan satu arah.Kata kunci: Score for Allergic Rhinitis, kualitas hidup, rinitis, aplikasi telepon genggam

How Is Your Cleaning Behavior? House Dust Mites and Its Relationship to Allergic Rhinitis

The main allergen of allergic rhinitis is house dust mites (HDM), that often found in humid room conditions and furnitures. The health behaviour consists of knowledge, attitude, and practice is closely related to the occurrence of disease including allergic rhinitis. One of the methods to screen allergic rhinitis is the score for allergic rhinitis (SFAR) questionnaire. This study aimed to determine the relationship between behaviour (knowledge, attitude, and practice) on house dust mites and the SFAR score. This was an analytical observational study on female population age 17-34 years old in Jember District. As many as 141 respondents were selected using the purposive sampling technique based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were collected using an online behaviour questionnaire and the SFAR. The primary data were analyzed statistically by chi-square test with a significance value of p &lt;0.05. The results showed that 46 respondents (32.62%) had an SFAR score &gt; 7, indicated allergic rhinitis symptoms. The majority of respondents (76 people or 54%) had sufficient knowledge about HDM, as many as 132 respondents (93.62%) had a good attitude towards HDM and 94 respondents (66.67%) had a good practice towards HDM. Statistical analysis showed that there was a relationship between knowledge, attitude, and practice on HDM and the SFAR score, each with the value of p = 0.000. In conclusion, good knowledge, attitude, and practice to HDM would decrease the HDM population resulting in reduce of allergic rhinitis risk, that could be screened by SFAR.

Relation between score for allergic rhinitis and immunoglobulin-E levels in the local population

&lt;p class="abstract"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background:&lt;/strong&gt; Allergic rhinitis (AR) is the most prevalent atopic disease in the world. It involves clinical hypersensitivity of the nasal mucosa to foreign substances mediated through immunoglobulin E antibodies. The quantitative Score for allergic rhinitis (SFAR) ranging between 0 and 16 has been in use from 2002.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="abstract"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Methods:&lt;/strong&gt; 240 patients diagnosed with Persistent allergic rhinitis (PAR) were taken to be part of the study after proper consent irrespective of the severity of symptoms. Each patient filled out the SFAR form before the treatment commenced. Serum IgE levels were noted and treatment was started which included oral and topical antihistamines, oral leukotriene receptor antagonists along with intranasal steroids. The IgE values were assessed along with the SFAR values side by side to look for any association. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="abstract"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results:&lt;/strong&gt; It was noted that the individuals with identified triggers of allergy and those with a positive family history of allergy had a considerable higher IgE value as compared to those who did not. The ones with a trigger identified as a cause had a 54.88% higher IgE value. The ones with positive family history had 47.12% higher IgE than the ones without a history of allergy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="abstract"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusions:&lt;/strong&gt; Patients with well-defined trigger agents of allergy and positive family history of allergy are at a higher risk as they have a higher IgE value. They should be advised regular follow-ups and be monitored closely.&lt;/p&gt;

Prevalence of Allergic Rhinitis in Children with Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy Referred to Imam Khomeini Hospital of Ahvaz from 2019 to 2020

Background: Allergic diseases are among the most common chronic conditions in pediatrics. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the relative frequency of allergic rhinitis (AR) in children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy. Methods: In this descriptive study, 175 patients with adenotonsillar hypertrophy referred to the Imam Khomeini hospital of Ahvaz from March 2019 to March 2020 were enrolled. Allergic rhinitis was diagnosed based on the Score for AR (SFAR) questionnaire. The questionnaire, including the expert-designed SFAR, has eight main components that evaluate eight quantitative features of AR, and each was designated with a specific weighted score based on previous clinical studies. The total score could vary from 0 to 16. Frequency and percentage were used to describe the data. The chi-square test and Fisher's exact test were used to analyze the data. Results: One hundred seventy-five patients with adenotonsillar hypertrophy in the age range of 1 to 17 years were studied. Ninety-one patients (52%) were male, and 84 patients (48%) were female. Based on the score obtained from the questionnaire, 146 patients (83.4%) had a score of less than seven, indicating susceptibility to AR. Twenty-nine patients (16.6%) had a score equal to or higher than 7, confirming the diagnosis of AR. The Chi-square test showed that AR was significantly associated with all the components of the questionnaire, except for cigarette smoking (P-value &lt; 0.001). Conclusions: This study showed the strong association of AR with some demographic factors. Allergic rhinitis could potentially increase the risk of adenotonsillar hypertrophy in children.