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Nasal allergies in the Asian-Pacific population: results from the Allergies in Asia-Pacific Survey.
- Source :
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American journal of rhinology & allergy [Am J Rhinol Allergy] 2011 Sep-Oct; Vol. 25 Suppl 1, pp. S3-15. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Background: The Allergies in Asia-Pacific Survey describes the symptoms, impact, and treatment of allergic rhinitis (AR) across Australia, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines. The Allergies in Asia-Pacific Survey was undertaken to further clarify the prevalence of physician-diagnosed nasal allergies (NAs), impact on quality-of-life (QOL), existing treatment paradigms and gaps, and NA medications currently used in treatment.<br />Methods: Thirty-three thousand three hundred seventy-eight households were screened for individuals, ≥ 4 years old, with a physician diagnosis of AR or NA and either symptoms or treatment in the past 12 months. Standardized questionnaires were used to make comparisons across regions. A total of 1043 adults and 192 children were included in the survey.<br />Results: Nine percent of participants were diagnosed with AR with two of three responding that their NAs were seasonal in nature. Nasal congestion was the most common and bothersome symptom of AR. Most participants reported that AR impacted their QOL with nearly one-half citing impairments in school/work performance/productivity. Sleep disturbances, secondary to AR, were also shown to be appreciable. Two-thirds of patients took medication for their AR. Less than one-quarter of survey respondents reported taking an intranasal corticosteroid and the satisfaction rate was similar to that of over-the-counter medications. The most common reasons cited for dissatisfaction were related to inadequate efficacy and bothersome side effects.<br />Conclusion: AR appears to be extremely common across Asia-Pacific nations. Many individuals with AR suffer from symptoms that reduce QOL and treatment gaps exist with current therapies. Through identification of disease impact and highlighting treatment gaps, clinicians may better understand and treat AR, leading to improvements in overall patient satisfaction and QOL.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Adrenal Cortex Hormones therapeutic use
Adult
Australia epidemiology
Child
Child, Preschool
China epidemiology
Data Collection
Female
Health Surveys
Hong Kong epidemiology
Humans
Malaysia epidemiology
Male
Middle Aged
Philippines epidemiology
Prevalence
Quality of Life
Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial drug therapy
Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal drug therapy
Singapore epidemiology
Taiwan epidemiology
Vietnam epidemiology
Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial epidemiology
Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal epidemiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1945-8932
- Volume :
- 25 Suppl 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- American journal of rhinology & allergy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 22185687
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2500/ajra.2011.25.3674