ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Sensitization Patterns to Aeroallergens and Food Allergens Among Children with Atopic Asthma in Southwestern Saudi Arabia.
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- House dust mites in three contrasting climatic regions of Saudi Arabia.Experimental & applied acarology · 2026Article
- Age-dependent patterns of inflammatory and autoimmune markers: CRP-RF correlation emerges after age 50 in asymptomatic adults.Immunity & ageing : I & A · 2026Article
- Supplemental Bee Pollen Ingestion With Resultant Anaphylaxis and Allergic Asthma: Case Report.Case reports in immunology · 2026Article
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BACKGROUND AND
objectivesAsthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory disease in children, with increasing rates in Saudi Arabia. Allergen sensitization plays a crucial role in asthma development and severity. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and clinical impact of aeroallergen and food sensitization in children with asthma in Southwestern Saudi Arabia. MATERIALS AND
methodsA retrospective chart review was conducted at Abha Maternity and Children's Hospital, including 194 children aged 3-12 years with atopic asthma. Sensitization to 26 common aeroallergens and food allergens was assessed using the EUROLINE Allergy test. Associations between sensitization patterns, atopic comorbidities (allergic rhinitis and eczema), and asthma-related outcomes (hospitalizations, medication use, and school absenteeism) were analyzed.
resultsA high prevalence of sensitization was observed (74.2% for aeroallergens; 56.7% for food allergens). Aeroallergen sensitization was associated with older age (
conclusionsThis study demonstrates a high prevalence of aeroallergen and food sensitization among children with atopic asthma in Southwestern Saudi Arabia, with distinct sensitization patterns and associated comorbidities. Aeroallergen sensitization, particularly to dust mites, was associated with increased asthma morbidity, highlighting the importance of comprehensive sensitization assessment in this population. While limited by its retrospective design, this study provides valuable insights into the interplay between sensitization and childhood asthma, informing future research and clinical practice.
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