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Specific patterns of allergic sensitization in early childhood and asthma & rhinitis risk.

ABSTRACT: Specific patterns of allergic sensitization as well as quantification of the in vitro IgE response in early life may provide relevant clinical insight into future rhinitis and asthma risk.To define relationships among established sensitization to particular aeroallergens, quantitative analyses of allergen-specific IgE levels, pet exposure and sensitization, and asthma and rhinitis risk.Children at high-risk for the development of asthma and allergic diseases were enrolled at birth into the Childhood Origins of ASThma (COAST) study. Allergen-specific IgE was assessed at ages 1, 3, 6, and 9 years by fluoroenzyme immunoassay (Unicap(®) 100; Pharmacia Diagnostics). Current asthma and rhinitis were diagnosed at age 6 and 8 years.Sensitization to dog was strongly associated with increased asthma risk (P < 0.0001). Sensitization to perennial compared with seasonal allergens was more strongly associated with asthma risk, while sensitization to seasonal allergens was more closely associated with rhinitis risk. Increased levels of specific IgE to perennial allergens were associated with an increased asthma risk (P = 0.05), while any detectable level of IgE to seasonal allergens was associated with increased rhinitis risk (P = 0.0009). While dog and cat sensitization were both independently associated with increased asthma and rhinitis risk, dog exposure at birth was associated with a reduced risk of asthma, regardless of dog sensitization status during the first 6 years of life (P = 0.05).Analysing specific patterns of an individual's allergic sensitization profile reveals additional relevant associations with asthma and rhinitis risk as opposed to the information gained from characterizing an individual as 'atopic' by the presence of any demonstrable sensitization alone. Furthermore, protective mechanisms of dog exposure with regards to asthma risk appear to be unrelated to the prevention of sensitization.

SUBMITTER: Stoltz DJ

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3557802 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Specific patterns of allergic sensitization in early childhood and asthma & rhinitis risk.

Stoltz D J DJ Jackson D J DJ Evans M D MD Gangnon R E RE Tisler C J CJ Gern J E JE Lemanske R F RF

Clinical and experimental allergy : journal of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology 20130201 2

<h4>Background</h4>Specific patterns of allergic sensitization as well as quantification of the in vitro IgE response in early life may provide relevant clinical insight into future rhinitis and asthma risk.<h4>Objective</h4>To define relationships among established sensitization to particular aeroallergens, quantitative analyses of allergen-specific IgE levels, pet exposure and sensitization, and asthma and rhinitis risk.<h4>Methods</h4>Children at high-risk for the development of asthma and al ...[more]

PMID: 23331564

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Project description:Background:Increasing prevalence of childhood allergic diseases including asthma is a global health concern, and we aimed to investigate prenatal risk factors for childhood asthma and to address the potential shared prenatal impacts among childhood asthma, allergic rhinitis (AR) and atopic dermatitis (AD). Methods:We used two claim databases, including Taiwan Birth Cohort Study (TBCS) and National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD), to identify independent paired mother-child data (mother-child dyads) between 2006 and 2009. The association between prenatal factors and asthma was determined by calculating adjusted odds ratio (aOR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) using conditional logistic regression analysis. Results:A total of 628,878 mother-child dyads were included, and 43,915 (6.98%) of children developed asthma prior to age 6. We found that male gender (aOR 1.50, 95% CI 1.47-1.53), maternal asthma (aOR 1.80, 95% CI 1.71-1.89), maternal AR (aOR 1.33, 95% CI 1.30-1.37), preterm birth (aOR 1.32, 95% CI 1.27-1.37), low birth weight (aOR 1.14, 95% CI 1.10-1.19) and cesarean section (aOR 1.10, 95% CI 1.08-1.13) were independent predictors for childhood asthma. A high urbanization level and a low number of older siblings were associated with asthma in a dose-response manner. Notably, we identified that the association between maternal asthma and childhood asthma (aOR 1.80, 95% CI 1.71-1.89) was stronger compared with those between maternal asthma and childhood AR (aOR 1.67, 95% CI 1.50-1.87) as well as childhood AD (aOR 1.31, 95% CI 1.22-1.40). Similarly, the association between maternal AR and childhood AR (aOR 1.62, 95% CI 1.53-1.72) was higher than those between maternal AR and childhood asthma (aOR 1.33, 95% CI 1.30-1.37) as well as childhood AD (aOR 1.35, 95% CI 1.31-1.40). Furthermore, the number of maternal allergic diseases was associated with the three childhood allergic diseases in a dose-response manner. Conclusions:In conclusion, this population-based study provided evidence of prenatal impacts on childhood asthma and demonstrated the shared maternal impacts among childhood asthma, AR, and AD. These findings highlight the shared prenatal impacts among allergic diseases, and studies are warranted to address the pivotal pathway in allergic diseases.

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Specific patterns of allergic sensitization in early childhood and asthma & rhinitis risk.

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Specific patterns of allergic sensitization in early childhood and asthma & rhinitis risk.

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