ZHang Guirong, et al. Study of allergens in patients with asthma in Chongqing area. [J]. Journal of Chongqing Medical University (6):792-794(2004) DOI: 10.13406/j.cnki.cyxb.2004.06.026.
Study of allergens in patients with asthma in Chongqing area
Objective:To discuss the types of allergens and the positive rate of these patients suffering from bronchial asthma.Methods:25 patients with chronic bronchitis (CB) were studied as compared with 66 patients with bronchial asthma (BA).The spin prick test (SPT) was used.Results:(1) Positive allergy skin test:20.0% in CB and 87.9% in BA.There was significant difference between the two groups( χ 2=39.16
P <0.001).(2) The airborne allergens existed in bronchial asthma and there were two to three types of allergens found in most of the patients.Conclusion:Allergy skin test may help in etiology and provide experimental evidence for treatment of patients with bronchial asthma.