In a cross-sectional study, the prevalence of asthma, hay fever and eczema was studied in 1150 schoolchildren attending school in Jeddah Western region of Saudi Arabia. The family histories of asthma, hay fever and eczema were examined in first degree relatives. The age range of children studied was 7-12 years, with a mean of 9.3 years (47% boys and 53% girls). A self-administered questionnaire was completed by the parents of the child to collect information concerning bronchial asthma, hay fever, and eczema in the target child and family history of respiratory allergy. A detailed family history and personal histories of asthma were available for 1035 Saudi children aged 7-12 years old. The rate of asthma and hay fever were significantly higher among siblings and offspring (cases) compared to their parents (p < 0.001). The results showed a high positive correlation between the relatives of affected children with respect to asthma and hay fever. These findings support the hypothesis that asthma and hay fever may be inherited in the Saudi population, but the mode of inheritance has yet to be determined.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00145392 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
The associations between risk factors and pituitary neuroendocrine tumors: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study.
Medicine (Baltimore)
November 2024
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, People's Republic of China.
The etiological basis of pituitary neuroendocrine tumors is uncertain. We used Mendelian randomization technique to investigate the potential influence of several risk factors on the likelihood of developing pituitary neuroendocrine tumors. We admitted 8 risk factors, divided into 3 lifestyle factors and 5 chronic diseases as exposure factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPostacute Sequelae of COVID-19 in Pediatric Patients Within the United States: A Scoping Review.
Am J Med Open
December 2024
Department of Immunobiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.
A subset of children and adolescents experience recurrent or persistent symptoms following SARS-CoV-2 infection, known as postacute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), however, the clinical epidemiology within the United States (US) is not yet well understood. This scoping review aims to synthesize the clinical epidemiology of pediatric PASC in the US. A comprehensive literature search was conducted and databases were queried from inception until January 29, 2024.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDiscriminating Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and comorbid conditions using metabolomics in UK Biobank.
Commun Med (Lond)
November 2024
Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Background: Diagnosing complex illnesses like Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is complicated due to the diverse symptomology and presence of comorbid conditions. ME/CFS patients often present with multiple health issues, therefore, incorporating comorbidities into research can provide a more accurate understanding of the condition's symptomatology and severity, to better reflect real-life patient experiences.
Methods: We performed association studies and machine learning on 1194 ME/CFS individuals with blood plasma nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) metabolomics profiles, and seven exclusive comorbid cohorts: hypertension (n = 13,559), depression (n = 2522), asthma (n = 6406), irritable bowel syndrome (n = 859), hay fever (n = 3025), hypothyroidism (n = 1226), migraine (n = 1551) and a non-diseased control group (n = 53,009).
Associations of multiple lifestyle behaviors with allergic disease symptoms and sensitization in 9-11-year-old Finnish children.
BMC Pediatr
November 2024
Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 66, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland.
Background: The increase in allergic diseases in children has coincided with the westernization of lifestyles. Although clustering of modifiable lifestyles has been frequently reported in children, there is limited research on how lifestyle factors collectively contribute to allergic conditions. Our aim was to identify lifestyle clusters among Finnish school-aged children and explore their associations with the prevalence of allergic disease symptoms and sensitization.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA wearable real-time particulate monitor demonstrates that soaking hay reduces dust exposure.
Equine Vet J
October 2024
School of Health Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA.
Background: Affordable particulate matter (PM) monitors suitable for use on horses will facilitate the evaluation of PM mitigation methods and improve the management of equine asthma.
Objective: Calibrate a real-time wearable PM monitor (Black Beauty [BB]) and compare the PM exposures of horses fed dry or soaked hay.
Study Design: Laboratory calibration; complete cross-over feed trial.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!