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http://dx.doi.org/10.5668/JEHS.2015.41.4.249

Correlation between Allergic Rhinitis Prevalence and Immune Responses of Children in Ulsan: A Case-control Study  

Lee, Jiho (Department of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine)
Oh, Inbo (Environmental Health Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine)
Kim, Ahra (Environmental Health Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine)
Kim, Minho (Environmental Health Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine)
Sim, Chang sun (Department of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine)
Kim, Yangho (Department of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine)
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Journal of Environmental Health Sciences / v.41, no.4, 2015 , pp. 249-258 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: This study aims to investigate the correlations between the prevalence of allergic rhinitis (AR) and cytokines among elementary school children in an industrial city, Ulsan, South Korea, and to identify major environmental risk factors associated with AR prevalence. Methods: We conducted a case-control study in June 2009 and February 2010 in order to evaluate the relationship between AR and related cytokines. Data on physician-treated prevalence over the past 12 months and potential risk factors for AR were compiled through a questionnaire from a survey of 339 schoolchildren living in different urban environments. Logistic regression analysis was carried out with propensity score matched data (n=180) to assess the influences of cytokines (IL-13, IL-33, IL-4 and IL-5) on AR prevalence and to determine which environmental factors affected AR. Results: In univariate analysis, the AR prevalence was influenced by family history of AR (mother and siblings), environmental factors (odor condition and irritated symptoms of air pollution), and indoor allergens (D. farinae and D. pteronyssinus). The t-test demonstrated that eosinophils, Immunoglobulin E (IgE), and interleukins (IL-13 and IL-5) were statistically significantly different according to treatment of allergic rhinitis over the preceeding 12 months. The results of the multiple logistic regression analysis showed that a statistically significant association between several factors (such as irritated symptoms of air pollution (OR 4.075, CI 1.735-9.568), IL-13 (OR 0.825, CI 0.734-0.928), odor condition (OR 2.409, CI 0.908-6.389), and AR history of siblings (OR 2.217, CI 0.999-4.921)) and the prevalence of AR was found after adjusting for confounders. Conclusion: These results suggest that AR prevalence is significantly associated with cytokine level, genetic background, and outdoor environmental factors. Although living in a polluted area and genetic background can contribute to an increased risk of childhood AR, cytokine level should be considered as an important factor in the treatment of AR in the last 12 months.
Keywords
Allergic rhinitis; case-control study; cytokine; environmental risk factors; propensity score matching;
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