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Geographical variation in the prevalence of positive skin tests to environmental aeroallergens in the European Community Respiratory Health Survey I

Allergy · 2007 · Vol. 62(3) · pp. 301–309
Philippe‐Jean BousquetS ChinnC. JansonManolis KogevinasPeter BurneyDeborah Jarvis

Abstract

As expected, geographical variations of sensitization to environmental allergen were observed across centres. These findings were compatible for those observed with serum-specific IgE. Skin tests can be used to assess the geographical distribution of allergens in a multicentric epidemiological survey.

Allergic Rhinitis and SensitizationContact Dermatitis and AllergiesDermatology and Skin DiseasesSensitizationRagweedMedicineAeroallergenAllergenAirborne allergenAllergyConfidence intervalPollenAsthma

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AdultAllergensAnimalsAustraliaBiometryCatsEnvironmental ExposureEuropeFemalePoaceaeHumansHypersensitivityMaleNew ZealandPollen

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  • Association pour l’Assistance et la Réhabilitation à Domicile
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