Senthilkumar, J (2018) Skin prick test in allergic diseases of childhood-a cross sectional study. Masters thesis, Madras Medical College, Chennai.
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Abstract
Background: Studies evaluating the prevalence of allergens causing diseases in childhood (1 to 12 years) in South India are still lacking. Objective: To study the prevalence of skin sensitivity to various allergens in allergic diseases of childhood, in Outpatient Department, Paediatric Pulmonology, Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children, Egmore, Chennai. Methods: Testing of various allergens by Skin prick test (SPT) in children from 1 to 12 years of age group with allergic diseases, who are satisfying the inclusion criteria. Results: Among 200 children (107 Males and 93 Females) with allergic diseases, 1. Food allergens (73%) are the major triggers for allergic diseases of childhood. 2.Milk (50%) is the predominant allergen found to be responsible followed by Egg (36%) for allergic diseases. Conclusion: In Tamilnadu, Southern part of India, among the 200 children with allergic diseases (1 to 12 years), Food allergens are the major triggers for various allergic diseases.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Nasobronchial Allergy: Allergic Shiner: Atopy: Skin Prick Test: Allergic Conjunctivitis: Aero Allergens. |
| Subjects: | MEDICAL > Paediatrics |
| Depositing User: | Subramani R |
| Date Deposited: | 13 Aug 2018 16:43 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Aug 2018 16:43 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/9224 |
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