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Prevalence of atopic eczema in adolescents from a very low prevalence area (Kosovo): role of wheezing, gender, exercise, and paracetamol.
Allergol Immunopathol (Madr)
November 2024
Members of the Global Asthma Network Phase I Kosovo Study Group (LN Ahmetaj,* R Baftiu, Y Ahmetaj, M Shahini, G Parduzi, D Ahmetaj, A Kafexholli, D Musliu, A Deva, A Rabushaj, E Blyta, A Breznica, I Jakupi, F Spahiu, University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina", Medical Faculty, Kosovo (Prishtina); I Bucaliu-Ismajli, The Principal Center of Family Care (Ferizaj); L Pajaziti, University Hospital Clinic, Clinic of Dermatology, Prishtina, Kosovo (Gjakova); L Hana-Lleshi, General Hospital "Isa Grezda" Gjakova, Kosovo (Gjakova Adults); V Ghashi, Regional Hospital, "Sami Haxhibeqiri" Mitrovica, Kosovo (Gjilan); X Kurhasani, UBT College, Kosovo (Peja); B Gacaferri-Lumezi, University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina", Medical Faculty, Kosovo (Peja 6-7); V Zhjeqi, University of Prishtina (Prizren); V Lokaj-Berisha, University of Prishtina (Prizren Adults).
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the prevalence and risk factors of atopic eczema among adolescents in Kosovo, an area with little prior research on this topic.
- A survey was conducted in six major cities using a validated questionnaire to gather data on eczema symptoms and various environmental and lifestyle factors.
- Results show that the prevalence of eczema in Kosovo is low, affected by gender, physical exercise, and paracetamol use, with stronger associations found in those with both eczema and wheezing symptoms.