ISSN 2326-7283
African Journal of Internal Medicine ISSN 2326-7283 Vol. 6 (1), pp. 468-471, February, 2018. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
A study of the prevalence of fungal, pollen and dust allergens by intradermal skin test in nasobronchial allergenic patients
Nisar A. Wani1*, Zafar Amin Shah2 and Mahrukh Hameed3
1Department of Botany, Aerobiology Research Laboratory, University of Kashmir, Srinagar-190006, Kashmir, India.
2Department of Immunology, Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, Kashmir, India.
3Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, Kashmir, India.
*Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected].
Accepted 22 July, 2017
Abstract
Nasobronchial allergy is one important type of respiratory disorder. Aero allergens like pollen, dust, fungus, dander and many others play important role in nasobronchial allergies particularly in asthma and rhinitis. The prevalence of nasobronchial allergy among populations all over the world has been increasing rapidly. The role of different inhalant allergens in nasobronchial allergy varies with environmental conditions, type of allergen and degree of exposure. The awareness on the prevalence of allergens and seasonal variations is essential for better diagnosis and immunotherapy. The present study was aimed to assess the prevalence of fungal, pollen and dust allergens by intradermal skin test in nasobronchial allergenic patients in district Kupwara of Jammu and Kashmir State.
Key words: Allergens, nasobronchial allergy, intradermal skin test, immunoglobulin-E.