Statistical study on the incidence of allergic diseases treated with desloratadine and levocetirizine at "Atopia" Allergology Medical Center, Iaşi, Romania
Abstract
UNLABELLED: Allergies and allergic manifestations are a major health problem in our country and around the world. Epidemiological data have reported an increased incidence of allergic diseases up to 10-30% over the past decades.
AIM: To evaluate the incidence of the most common allergic diseases treated with desloratadine or levocetirizine, second-generation antihistamines.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: For diagnosis and assessment of treatment with the two antihistamines the following tests were performed: allergy skin testing, immunoglobulin E blood levels, evaluation of target organ for allergic reaction (lung function tests, nasal and conjunctival examination, assessment of bronchial inflammation).
RESULTS: We conducted a retrospective study that included 365 patients (64% women and 36% men) diagnosed with different types of allergy in the "Atopia" Allergology Medical Center at Iaşi during the interval August 2012-August 2013. Patients were aged 2 to 90 years (mean age group 35.98 years; 39.55 years for women, and 29.74 years for men).
CONCLUSIONS: The majority of patients were from urban areas (82%). The most common allergic diseases in the study group were: urticaria (21%), allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (14%), allergic bronchitis (14%) and allergic asthma (12%).
How strong is the evidence?
Evidence Hub reads this as a cohort study, done in people. Its evidence level is 3 of 5 (Moderate · trial / cohort / secondary analysis). Trials without a large randomized design, cohorts and secondary analyses give moderate evidence. Reported size: 365 participants or records.
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