Open AccessP09 ‐ Meta‐analysis: spectrum of HDM allergic rhinitis and asthma in Malaysia
Author(s) -
Sinniah Davendralingam,
Thakachy Subha Sethu
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
clinical and translational allergy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.979
H-Index - 37
ISSN - 2045-7022
DOI - 10.1186/2045-7022-4-s1-p64
Subject(s) - medicine , asthma , allergy , house dust mite , incidence (geometry) , etiology , allergen , allergic asthma , mite , otorhinolaryngology , immunology , dermatology , surgery , physics , optics , botany , biology
Asthma prevalence is increasing worldwide. Its incidence is highest in the West and less common in developing countries. Allergic rhinitis and asthma prevalence is increasing in Malaysia as it progresses towards developed nation status. Careful assessment of clinical history and symptoms provide clues to the causative allergen but more definitive data is needed on the aetiological agents.