Seasonal allergic symptoms and their relation to pollen exposure in south-east France.

摘要: Summary In order to evaluate the relationship between pollen exposure and prevalence of allergic respiratory symptoms, we performed a cross-sectional epidemiological study in 2 areas with contrasted cypress grass pollens. The population consisted 5427 subjects 18 65-years-old representative general population. All answered an abridged version 1978 ATS questionnaire sample had skin test evaluation including Prevalence hay fever symptoms was equal 31.5% 14.1%, respectively, exposed less community (P < 0.001). together positive also significantly higher (13.6%) vs (5.5%, P<0.001). In contrast, overall asthma 4.5% 3.4%, respectively. tests not statistically significant, 2.5% 1.9%, Thus, high is risk factor for developing but asthma.