Allergy Asthma Immunol Res.  2014 Mar;6(2):105-113. 10.4168/aair.2014.6.2.105.

Prevalence of Allergic Rhinitis in China

• Zhang Y
• Zhang L

• KMID: 2260253
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4168/aair.2014.6.2.105

Abstract

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a serious systemic allergic disease, which together with comorbid asthma causes major illness and disability worldwide. Recent epidemiological studies have revealed wide variations in the increasing prevalence of AR and allergies globally, including in China. Despite a markedly higher population than western countries, and a landmass close to Europe in area, little epidemiological data is available on AR in China. Thus, the present study reviewed the prevalence, comorbid allergic diseases, trends and pattern of sensitizing allergens in adults and children suffering from AR in China. Available data indicated that despite variations in the prevalence of AR in different regions of the country, the prevalence of AR has increased in both adults and children over the last 2 decades. Similarly, there has been an increase in a "western"-type lifestyle, industrialization and air pollution over this period, which may have contributed to the increased prevalence of AR observed in China.

Keyword

Allergic rhinitis; prevalence; China; asthma; allergen; epidemiology; adult; children

MeSH Terms

Adult
Air Pollution
Allergens
Asthma
Child
China*
Epidemiologic Studies
Epidemiology
Europe
Humans
Hypersensitivity
Life Style
Prevalence*
Rhinitis*
Allergens

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  Figure Reprehensive published prevalence of allergic rhinitis in adults and children in different cities in China

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