Distribution and Characterization of Aeroallergens in the Etiology of Allergic Rhinitis Patients in İstanbul Kartal Region

Aim:Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common disease and the first step in its treatment is to determine the allergen responsible for its etiology and to take preventive measures. The aim of this study was to determine the distribution of aeroallergens in AR patients in İstanbul Kartal region and to investigate other factors affecting the severity of AR.Materials and Methods:The study was performed in a tertiary hospital on the Anatolian side of İstanbul among patients who were admitted to the allergy and clinical immunology outpatient clinic and diagnosed with AR. Data of patients were obtained from medical records retrospectively. Age, gender, concomitant atopic disease, family transition history, serum total IgE and serum eosinophil (Eo) levels were evaluated. Skin prick tests were performed with 25 allergens.Results:One hundred and sixty patients were included in our study. Ninety-six (65.8%) of the patients were female and the median age of the study population was 31 (18-75) years. Distribution of aeroallergens according to skin test results was as follows; D. pteronyssinus (78.1%), D. farinae (75.2%), Tyrophagus putrescentlae (59.6%), Acurus siro (57.5%), Lepidoglyphus destructor (40.4%), cereals mix (37.7%), and cat hair (33.6%). It was found that there was a significant increase in total IgE levels (p<0.001) consistent with the increase in serum Eo level.Conclusion:In our study, mite sensitivity has been found to be the most common allergen sensitivity in accordance with the geographic and climatic characteristics of the İstanbul region. Secondly, cat hair sensitivity and pollen (grasses mix) sensitivity were similarly high due to the increase in the number of domestic animals in the modern age. We think that our study contributes to the literature by examining the distribution of these allergens that cause AR and patients are guided to take preventive measures in this regard

Impact of anxiety, stress and depression related to COVID-19 pandemic on the course of hereditary angioedema with C1-inhibitor deficiency.

Background Hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks can be provoked with psychological factors. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of anxiety, depression and stress related to COVID-19 pandemic on disease activity of HAE patients during the quarantine period (QP) and the return to normal period (RTNP)

Disappearance of Biodiversity and Future of Our Foods

“I. Uluslararası Organik Tarım ve Biyoçeşitlilik Sempozyumu 27-29 Eylül Bayburt