Allergen Sensitivity in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis by Skin Prick Test

Rudrappa Monisha; Chandrashekar Ravishankar; Shivalingaiah Pruthvi Raj

doi:10.5152/ejra.2023.222886

Allergen Sensitivity in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis by Skin Prick Test

Abstract

Objective: The prevalence of allergic rhinitis is rising globally and in India. Allergens are agents that trigger allergic rhinitis. Skin prick test is used to identify allergens causing allergic rhinitis. This study was done to know the skin sensitivity to different allergens in allergic rhinitis patients and to assess the percentage of positive skin prick tests which correlate well with history. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 150 patients with allergic rhinitis. Detailed history related allergic rhinitis and ear, nose, throat examination was done for all patients. Skin prick test was done with 11 allergens in allergic rhinitis patients and their sensitivity to allergens was studied. Results: In all, 85 patients were female and 65 patients were male. Dust mite had the highest number of positive responses (65.3%) followed by Cassia occidentalis (34.6%). Of the patients, 13 were positive for 1 allergen, 74 were positive for 2 allergens, and 63 were positive for 3 allergens. Conclusions: Skin prick test is a standard, rapid, sensitive, and inexpensive test used to detect allergens. Dust mite was the commonest allergen (65.3%). This study helps in educating the patients on the allergens to avoid and plan effective preventive measures.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Allergy

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Rudrappa Monisha This is me
0000-0003-1372-2259
India

Chandrashekar Ravishankar This is me
0000-0001-5604-8183
India

Shivalingaiah Pruthvi Raj This is me
0000-0001-6198-6174
India

Publication Date

April 30, 2023

Submission Date

December 6, 2022

Acceptance Date

January 16, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 6 Number: 1

DOI

https://doi.org/10.5152/ejra.2023.222886

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https://izlik.org/JA37NE89CB

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RIS / Bibtex

APA

Monisha, R., Ravishankar, C., & Pruthvi Raj, S. (2023). Allergen Sensitivity in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis by Skin Prick Test. European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy, 6(1), 5-8. https://doi.org/10.5152/ejra.2023.222886

AMA

1.Monisha R, Ravishankar C, Pruthvi Raj S. Allergen Sensitivity in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis by Skin Prick Test. Eur J Rhinol Allergy. 2023;6(1):5-8. doi:10.5152/ejra.2023.222886

Chicago

Monisha, Rudrappa, Chandrashekar Ravishankar, and Shivalingaiah Pruthvi Raj. 2023. “Allergen Sensitivity in Patients With Allergic Rhinitis by Skin Prick Test”. European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy 6 (1): 5-8. https://doi.org/10.5152/ejra.2023.222886.

EndNote

Monisha R, Ravishankar C, Pruthvi Raj S (April 1, 2023) Allergen Sensitivity in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis by Skin Prick Test. European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy 6 1 5–8.

IEEE

[1]R. Monisha, C. Ravishankar, and S. Pruthvi Raj, “Allergen Sensitivity in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis by Skin Prick Test”, Eur J Rhinol Allergy, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 5–8, Apr. 2023, doi: 10.5152/ejra.2023.222886.

ISNAD

Monisha, Rudrappa - Ravishankar, Chandrashekar - Pruthvi Raj, Shivalingaiah. “Allergen Sensitivity in Patients With Allergic Rhinitis by Skin Prick Test”. European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy 6/1 (April 1, 2023): 5-8. https://doi.org/10.5152/ejra.2023.222886.

JAMA

1.Monisha R, Ravishankar C, Pruthvi Raj S. Allergen Sensitivity in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis by Skin Prick Test. Eur J Rhinol Allergy. 2023;6:5–8.

MLA

Monisha, Rudrappa, et al. “Allergen Sensitivity in Patients With Allergic Rhinitis by Skin Prick Test”. European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy, vol. 6, no. 1, Apr. 2023, pp. 5-8, doi:10.5152/ejra.2023.222886.

Vancouver

1.Rudrappa Monisha, Chandrashekar Ravishankar, Shivalingaiah Pruthvi Raj. Allergen Sensitivity in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis by Skin Prick Test. Eur J Rhinol Allergy. 2023 Apr. 1;6(1):5-8. doi:10.5152/ejra.2023.222886