Family Medicine & Medical Science Research
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Emad A Koshak

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• Research Article
  The Link between Uncontrolled Asthma and Sensitization to Inhalant Allergens: Evidence from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  Author(s): Majdy M Qutub, Emad A Koshak, Moufag M Tayeb Majdy M Qutub, Emad A Koshak, Moufag M Tayeb
  
  Background: For optimal asthma control, current guidelines recommend the assessment of allergy phenotype. This study investigates the relationship between asthma control and sensitization to inhalant allergens. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over a one year period since January 2011. Asthmatics were sequentially selected from allergy clinic at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah. Evaluation of asthma control was based on GINA guideline. Assessment of the sensitization towards inhalant allergens was measured in-vivo by wheal size and number of positive reactions on the standard skin prick test (SPT). SPSS was used to analyse any statistical correlation. Results: A total of 110 asthmatics with a mean age of 34 ± 14 years were included, 63.6% being females. Asthma was predominantly unco.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2327-4972.1000191

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