title: [Statistical analysis of 100 cases of allergic rhinitis in the "20 de Noviembre" regional hospital. ISSSTE].
abstract: We analyzed 100 patients with allergic rhinitis during a twelve month period. Youngsters represented 59% of the population. There was no sex predominance. 69% of the patients had a positive history of familial atopy and relation with other allergic condition was found in 74%. The nasal eosinophilia and skin tests were important diagnostic tools, not being necessary the measurement of IgE in plasma. Immunotherapy was effective in 88% of the patients.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Alergia e Inmunología clínica del HR. 20 de Noviembre, ISSSTE.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Mondragón Pineda
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003888:Desensitization, Immunologic; D004802:Eosinophilia / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000235:genetics; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000276:immunology; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008800:Mexico / Q000453:epidemiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012221:Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy; D006255:Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy; D012882:Skin Tests
chemical_list: D007073:Immunoglobulin E
vernacular_title: Análisis estadístico de 100 casos de rinitis alérgica en el HR "20 de Noviembre". ISSSTE.