The survey of the common inhaled allergen in the of allergic rhinitis in the west area of Shandong

Objective To survey the main Inhaled allergens in the west area of shandong relative to allergic rhinitis and provide an instruction for prevention and immunotherapy of allergic rhinitis.Methods A total of 65 cases who were diagnosed with allergic rhinitis by history and clinical presentation,underwent a skin prick test with 19 standardized aeroallergens,and the important sensitizing allergens were assessed.The samples were stratified on two age groups:4-18 years(children group,n=18)and 19-60 years(adults group,n=47).Difference of SPT responses of the 2 groups was investigated.Results The percent of patients with positive skin tests were follow:dust(64.6%),mite(61.5%),D.pteronyssinus(60%),ragweed pollen(41.5%).There ware significantly higher sensitivity to dust mite among children group compared to adults group(P0.01).Conclusion The study shows that the dust,mite,D.pteronyssinus,flowers pollen and herbs are the most important aeroallergens in the west area of shandong.