%0 Journal Article
%T Allergen profile in Duzce province of Turkey
%A Suat Konuk
%J -
%D 2017
%X Purpose: To explore respiratory allergen profile and the relation between the month of birth and allergen type in Duzce Province in Turkey.
Methods: The data of 310 patients, who applied with respiratory allergic disease complaints in D¨ązce province of Turkey between May 2014 and May 2016, were retrospectively reviewed. Among them, 303 people were detected to have a full birth date in day, month and year in the hospital software. Remaining seven people were excluded from the study as they only had their year of birth recorded.
Results: 183 of 303 subjects (60.4%) included in the study were men and 120 (39.6%) were women. The most frequent reaction was detected against D. Farinea in 43 subjects (14.2%) Other common reactions were detected against D. Pteronyssinus with 35 subjects (11.5%); against grass with 19 subjects (6.3%); against grains with 19 subjects (6.3%); and against weeds with 16 subjects.
Discussion: It was proved that the month of birth of those who were included in the study and detected to be allergen affected the allergen distribution
%K Allergy
%K Birth month
%K House mite
%K Hypersensitivity
%U https://www.alliedacademies.org/articles/allergen-profile-in-duzce-province-of-turkey-8966.html