Prevalence and diversity of allergic rhinitis in regions of the world beyond Europe and North America

摘要: Background There is comparatively little information in the public domain on diversity prevalence and triggers/factors associated with allergic rhinitis (AR) or rhinoconjunctivitis (AR/C) countries beyond western-Europe North America. Objective To review sensitizing agents/triggers factors AR/C several Africa, Asia-Pacific region, Australia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, Middle East Turkey. Methods Articles published English peer-reviewed journals were assessed selected for further review, following an extensive literature search using Medline database. Results This demonstrated that of AR these regions has predominantly been investigated children; studies indicating wide inter- intra-regional variations ranging from 2.9% 3.8% 10–18-years-old children one region Turkey to 54.1% 39.2% 13–14-years-old Nigeria. Moreover, increased markedly over last decade particularly some more affluent African countries, China-Taiwan likely as a consequence improved living standards leading exposure multiple traditional non-traditional agents risk similar those noted America. Conclusions Clinical Relevance Our findings suggest greater populations contrast lower ‘western (USA Europe), which tend be uniform. This provides comprehensive database important allergens triggers are influence diverse regions, where increasing its adverse impact quality life affected individuals increasingly recognised.