Prevalence of Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis in Children with Celiac Disease
| Author | Sebnem Ozdogan | en |
| Author | Nafiye Urganci | en |
| Author | Merve Usta | en |
| Author | Nuray Uslu Kizilkan | en |
| Orcid | Sebnem Ozdogan [0000-0002-1041-1124] | en |
| Issued Date | 2016-12-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by damage to the small intestinal mucosa following the intake of gluten-containing foods in genetically predisposed individuals. Studies suggest that celiac disease is associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis. Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of asthma and allergic rhinitis in children with celiac disease compared to healthy controls. Methods: This study was conducted in 53 celiac children and 80 children with nonspecific abdominal pain as a control group; all participants were between 6 - 19 years. The children completed the ISAAC questionnaire, and spirometry was performed in each participant. Results: The prevalence rates of asthma symptoms and physician-diagnosed asthma were similar in both groups (30% and 19%, respectively, in the celiac group and 17.5% and 22.5%, respectively, in the control group) (P > 0.05). Six (11%) patients with celiac disease and seven (9%) children in the control group showed obstructive changes on pulmonary function tests. The prevalence rates of allergic rhinitis symptoms and physician-diagnosed allergic rhinitis were also similar in both groups (36% and 9%, respectively, in the celiac group, and 34% and 9%, respectively, in the control group) (P > 0.05). Conclusions: The prevalence rates of asthma and allergic rhinitis in patients with celiac disease were not significantly higher when compared to the healthy controls. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/ijp.6358 | en |
| Keyword | Celiac Disease | en |
| Keyword | Prevalence | en |
| Keyword | Asthma | en |
| Keyword | Allergic Rhinitis | en |
| Keyword | Children | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Prevalence of Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis in Children with Celiac Disease | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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