Pattern of Allergic Diseases in Children.

The pattern of allergic disease in 100 children was compared their symptoms with markers like AEC, NEC, PSE and serum IgE levels. Allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis and food allergy were equal in all age groups in children less than 15 years, but the occurrence of bronchial asthma increased from under 5 years of age group to 11-15 yearsof age group. Allergic diseases were more common in males compared to females, except bronchial asthma, which was common in females. Allergic rhinitis is the most common allergic disease in children followed by bronchial asthma, atopic dermatitisand food allergy. Dust exposure was the most common triggering factor for allergic rhinitis and physical activity was the commonest triggering factor for bronchial asthma. Serum IgE, AEC, PSE and NEC were significantly elevated with the increasing severity of allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma.