Prevalence of aeroallergens sensitivity in asthmatic patients from Ahvaz

Results:

Ninety nine patients (89.2%) had positive skin test to at least one of the aeroallergens. Common outdoor allergens (88%) were higher than indoor allergens (73%). Outdoor allergens with lots of weeds (86%) were the most common allergens. And also among the weeds, Salsola kali were the highest frequency (86.2%); and among the indoor allergen, mites were the highest frequency (40.8%). The average concentration of total serum IgE levels in patients with positive reactions was 156 IU / ml.