title: Sex distribution and common allergens of bronchial asthma in a Saudi Arabian (eastern province) population.
abstract: In a study carried out between 1982-1986, 68 asthmatic patients of different ages were followed-up in the Outpatient Department of the King Fahd University Hospital, Al-Khobar. Fifty-two patients were Saudis (78%) while the rest were of other nationalities (22%). The sex distribution was 39 (55.9%) females and 30 males (44%). Routine and skin tests were performed; the IgE was in 70% elevated. The commonest allergens among these patients were house dust, cat danders and D. Pteronyssinus. Females were significantly more affected than males, particularly in the ages between 20-30 years. Among the multiple causes, the local ones such as customs are postulated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, King Faisal University Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Al-Nahdi
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Al-Quorain
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000485:Allergens; D001249:Asthma / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012529:Saudi Arabia; D012737:Sex Factors
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens