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Cell Biology
Zhang Xu-De, Guo Bei-Bei, Wang Xi-Juan, Li Hai-Bo, Zhang Li-Li, Liu Feng-Xia
Summary: In this study in Weifang, China, common allergens were identified among patients with allergic diseases, with varying levels of IgE related to factors such as gender and age. There was a distinction in allergen distribution between children and adults, with a positive correlation observed between serum specific IgE and inhaled allergen density.
MEDIATORS OF INFLAMMATION
(2021)
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Otorhinolaryngology
Klementina S. Avdeeva, Wytske J. Fokkens, Sietze Reitsma
Summary: This study aimed to define chronic rhinitis (CR) and estimate its prevalence, suggesting that the current definition lacks evidence-based foundation and proposing a new definition. They found that the majority of CR cases were non-allergic rhinitis (NAR), with a significant portion unable to be classified as 'runners' or 'blockers'.
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Allergy
Klementina S. Avdeeva, Wytske J. Fokkens, Christine L. Segboer, Sietze Reitsma
Summary: This study is the first to describe the prevalences of non-allergic rhinitis (NAR) phenotypes in the general population. NAR and allergic rhinitis (AR) have distinct seasonal patterns, with NAR being more prevalent in autumn/winter and AR in spring/summer. The data on the prevalence of phenotypes can help clinicians anticipate patient types and guide tailored treatment approaches.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Huiping Gao, Yongliang Niu, Qiang Wang, Guangliang Shan, Chao Ma, Haiying Wang, Yaoda Hu, Kai Guan, Jianqing Gu, Jing Wang, Tao Wang, Hongmei Zhao, Hui Han, Haiyuan Chen, Wenxia Ruan, Hanlin Zhang, Cong Cong, Lianglu Wang, Yonglin Liu
Summary: The study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of allergic rhinitis and asthma in different regions of Shenmu City in China. The results showed higher prevalence of allergic rhinitis and asthma in the plain lands compared to hilly areas. Genetic and environmental factors were found to be important risk factors for these conditions. The findings provide valuable data for the prevention and control of allergic rhinitis and asthma in the future.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Immunology
Penggang Lian, Xintao Du, Xiaodong Liu, Wenxia Ruan, Yonglin Liu, Haiying Wang
Summary: The study suggests that RORA polymorphisms may play a protective role in the development of allergic rhinitis (AR).
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jinyi Wang, Mingwei Sun, Guoxing Li, Dapeng Yin, Chi Hu, Jinfang Sun
Summary: Allergic diseases have affected a significant portion of the Chinese population, but our understanding of the full spectrum of these diseases remains limited. This report presents data from Yichang City, showing a high number of outpatient visits for skin and mucous membrane allergies (77.90%) and allergic respiratory conditions (19.64%) between 2018 and 2021. In 2021, there was an increase in outpatient visits for conditions such as allergic rhinitis, acute atopic conjunctivitis, and atopic dermatitis. Demographic analysis revealed a higher prevalence of males under 18 years old and females between 18 and 65 years old.
Article
Allergy
Zhifeng Huang, Hui Gan, Yiyun Huang, Huiqing Zhu, Tingting Liu, Tong Chen, Runpei Lin, Manrong Xie, Baoqing Sun
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the lifestyle and stress of mothers during pregnancy and analyze the risk factors for early childhood diseases. A cross-sectional survey in a sub-district in Guangzhou, China revealed that nearly half of the children were likely to have allergic diseases. Factors such as male gender, preterm birth, unplanned pregnancy, pregnancy complications, and exposure to secondhand smoke during pregnancy all increased the risk of childhood allergies. A family history of allergies, especially maternal, was found to be the most important risk factor.
JOURNAL OF ASTHMA AND ALLERGY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Xiang Liu, Duo Zhang, Xiaoling Wu, Jiazichao Tu, Caiping Gong, Yanmin Li, Wenhao Cui, Jimei Chen, Shaoyou Lu
Summary: The cardiovascular system is highly sensitive to toxic metal exposure and trace element dysregulation. This study found that patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) had higher concentrations of cadmium and lower concentrations of chromium, nickel, copper, and selenium in their urine. There were significant associations between urinary cadmium, selenium, nickel, and CHD risk. The study also identified a negative joint effect of metal mixtures on CHD, primarily attributed to selenium and nickel, while positive partial effect was mainly due to tin and cadmium.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Yijia Tang, Yating Xie, Bing Sun, Zezhou Hao, Nancai Pei
Summary: This study examined the coordination between greenway service supply and public demand in Guangzhou to assess whether greenways can meet the needs of urban residents for green space. The results showed no significant differences between the supply and demand subsystems, indicating a balanced coordination. Spatial autocorrelation analysis revealed clustering effects and spatial differences. Based on these findings, differentiated optimization strategies were proposed. The knowledge gained from this study can guide the construction and development of greenways in Guangzhou and other cities in the Asia-Pacific region.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2022)
Article
Respiratory System
Marine Savoure, Jean Bousquet, Benedicte Leynaert, Adeline Renuy, Valerie Siroux, Marcel Goldberg, Marie Zins, Benedicte Jacquemin, Rachel Nadif
Summary: A population-based cohort study in France found that the prevalence of allergic rhinitis (AR) and non-allergic rhinitis (NAR) in adults was 28.0% and 10.9%, respectively. AR patients were more likely to have persistent and moderate-to-severe rhinitis, and those with a history of asthma and conjunctivitis had earlier onset and more severe symptoms. These findings provide new insights for the management of rhinitis and its comorbidities.
EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yuehong Wei, Xiugang Guan, Shixia Zhou, Anran Zhang, Qingbin Lu, Ziwei Zhou, Jinjin Chen, Haiyang Zhang, Yang Ji, Baogui Jiang, Yang Yang, Zhicong Yang, Hao Li, Liqun Fang, Wei Liu
Summary: This study conducted a retrospective analysis of hospitalized scrub typhus patients in Guangzhou City, China, providing insights into the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of the disease. It also established a predictive model for severe cases, which could assist public health policymakers in implementing appropriate prevention measures and guide medical workers in managing severe patients effectively.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xu Gao, Lan Hong, Qin Xiang
Summary: We investigated the risk factors for allergic conjunctivitis in Chinese children. Through questionnaire, eye examinations, and skin prick tests, we found that parental allergic history and concomitant diseases were associated with a higher likelihood of AC in children.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Haiying Wang, Hui Han, Yongliang Niu, Xiaobo Li, Xintao Du, Qiang Wang
Summary: This study found that certain variants of the LPP gene are associated with increased susceptibility to allergic rhinitis in the Chinese Han population. Additionally, the interaction of LPP polymorphisms with age, gender, and BMI was found to contribute to AR risk.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Haisheng Hu, Huimin Huang, Chenxi Liao, Aoli Li, Teng Zhang, Xueqing Liang, Baoqing Sun
Summary: This study aims to reduce the cost of allergen testing in Guangzhou, China by limiting the number of allergens tested and providing a testing panel for improved efficiency. The study found that in southern Guangzhou, dust mites, milk, German cockroaches, and Alternaria alternata were the main allergens, and suggested using these as a screening panel for allergies.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Otorhinolaryngology
Li Zhao, Yan Yang, Yi Ran Zang, Qin Qin Zhang, Xu Liang, Guang Mei Yuan, Peng Jin, Xiao Xue Zi, Ke Na Yu, Hai Ling Zhang, Li Shi
Summary: This study aims to clarify the risk factors for concurrent asthma in patients with allergic rhinitis in eastern China. The results showed that sensitivity to specific allergens, such as dust mites, is the major risk factor for asthma in patients with allergic rhinitis. Different age groups of patients have different independent risk factors. Clarifying the risk factors is crucial for the optimal interventions of asthma.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2022)