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    Title: Effect of environmental exposures on allergen sensitization and the development of childhood allergic diseases: A large-scale population-based study
    Authors: Huang, CF;Chie, WC;Wang, IJ
    Contributors: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
    Abstract: Background: Changing environmental factors are likely responsible for the rising prevalence of allergic diseases in children. However, whether environmental exposures induce allergen sensitizations, and which allergen sensitization is related to the development of allergic diseases, is not clear. The study is aimed to investigate the association between environmental exposure, allergen sensitization, and the development of allergic diseases for further preventive intervention. Methods: We conducted the Taiwan Childhood Environment and Allergic diseases Study (TCEAS) in kindergarten children in Taiwan. Skin prick tests for 6 allergens were performed. Information on the development of allergic diseases and environmental exposure was collected using standardized questionnaires. Multiple logistic regressions were used to estimate the association between environmental factors, allergen sensitization, and the development of allergic diseases. Results: A total of 3192 children were recruited. 485 (15.2%) children had atopic dermatitis (AD), 1126 (35.3%) had allergic rhinitis (AR), and 552 (17.3%) had asthma. Children with environmental tobacco smoke exposure and fungi on the house wall had a higher risk of asthma, with ORs (95% CIs) of 1.25 (1.03–1.52) and 1.22 (1.01–1.47), respectively. The mite sensitization rate was found to be the highest. Mite sensitization was associated with significant increases in the risks of AD, AR, and asthma, with ORs (95% CIs) of 2.15 (1.53–3.03), 1.94 (1.46–2.58), and 2.31 (1.63–3.29), respectively. Cockroach sensitization also increased the risk of asthma, with an OR (95% CI) of 2.38 (1.01–5.61). Mite sensitization was associated with carpet in the home and fungi on the house wall, and milk sensitization was associated with breastfeeding duration. Conclusion: Environmental exposures play a role in the development of allergic diseases. Allergen sensitizations were associated with certain environmental exposures. Early environmental interventions are urgently needed to prevent the development of childhood allergic diseases.
    Date: 2021-01
    Relation: World Allergy Organization Journal. 2021 Jan;14(1):Article number 100495.
    Link to: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.waojou.2020.100495
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    Cited Times(WOS): https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:000698686200008
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