Abstract
Study of major allergic disorders as seen in hospital setting in north India shows that bronchial asthma with or without rhinitis is the predominant allergic illness followed by allergic rhinitis. Atopic dermatitis is seen only in a few cases. In asthma, illness is generally mild to moderate and occasionally severe. The usual age of onset of symptoms is under 5 years of age. Males are more commonly affected than females. Family history of allergy is present in about 50% of the patients. Both perennial and seasonal symptoms are seen equally in children suffering from asthma. The laboratory and clinical tests which are useful are outlined. When properly instituted in well selected patients, immunotherapy helps relieve symptoms to a large extent both in asthma and rhinitis.
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Kumar, L. Allergies in North India. Indian J Pediatr 48, 653–658 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02821595
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