The role of allergen sensitization in the development of asthma in the Chinese is not clear.
This study aims to determine the relationship of sensitization to individual allergens, and the …

Background: Allergen sensitization is associated with asthma and allergic disease in
children, but such a relationship has not been confirmed in Chinese populations. Objective …

Sensitization to aeroallergens has been found to be a dominant risk factor for asthma in
population-based studies. Similar results in asthmatic children being managed in hospital …

Background Little is known about time trend of prevalence of asthma and the association
between the changing prevalence and allergen sensitization in Chinese children. Objective …

Background The distribution of allergens has geographic characteristics. Local
epidemiological data provides evidence-based strategies for the prevention and …

Rationale: Atopic sensitization has long been known to be related to asthma in children, but
its role in determining asthma prevalence remains to be elucidated further. Objectives: To …

Background Epidemiological surveys have shown that the prevalence of asthma in the
Asian population is relatively low. Within the Chinese population, schoolchildren from Hong …

In order to determine the prevalence of asthma, allergy and atopy in southern China and the
relative importance of atopy and parental history in predicting asthma and allergic diseases …

The burden of asthma in childhood is considerable worldwide, although some populations
are much more affected than others. Many attempts have been made by different …

One hundred and twenty patients, aged 3-15 years, attending the Allergy Clinic, Thammasat
University Hospital, with allergic rhinitis, asthma or both conditions were studied …