Title of article
Atopic profile of asthmatic children in Bahrain
Author/Authors
Tabbara, K.S. Arabian Gulf University - College of Medicine and Medical Sciences - Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Bahrain , Ibrahim, A. Arabian Gulf University - College of Medicine and Medical Sciences - Department of Paediatrics, Bahrain , Ibrahim, A. Ministry of Health - Salmaniya Medical Complex - Department of Paediatrics, Bahrain , Ajjawi, R. Ministry of Health - Salmaniya Medical Complex - Department of Paediatrics, Bahrain , Saleh, F. Arabian Gulf University - College of Medicine and Medical Sciences - Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Bahrain , Saleh, F. Ministry of Health - Salmaniya Medical Complex - Department of Pathology, Bahrain
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1214
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1220
Abstract
This study aimed to define the profile of asthmatic children in Bahrain and the prevalence of sensitization to aeroallergens and foods. A total of 95 children who were clinically diagnosed with asthma were enrolled: 71.6% mild, 20.0% moderate and 8.4% severe asthma (NIH criteria). Serum IgE concentrations were elevated ( 200 kU/L) in 21.1% of patients and highly elevated ( 400 kU/L) in 9.5%. Absolute eosinophil counts were elevated ( 350 × 106/L) in 54.8%. Overall, 67.4% of children were atopic; 56.8% were sensitive to inhalant allergens and 39.0% to foods. The atopic profile was generally similar to asthmatic children in the region and worldwide. Conditions significantly associated with atopic asthma included food allergies, allergic rhinitis and eczema.
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Record number
2641839
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