Allergen sensitization associates with worse lung function parameters

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2022

Authors

Goncalves, I (Author) Other; Pereira, AM (Author) FMUP; Jacinto T (Author) FMUP; Amaral, RD (Author) FMUP; Fonseca, J (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: European Annals of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Vol. 54

Pages: 131-139

ISSN: 1764-1489

Publisher: EDRA SPA - LSWR Group

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Authenticus ID: P-00T-8AJ

DOI: 10.23822/eurannaci.1764-1489.183

Abstract (EN): Objective. To assess the association between the number of allergen sensitizations and lung function variables in individuals with airway symptoms. Methods. Retrospective study with all individuals who performed lung function and skin-prick tests at CUF-Porto (01/2011-06/2016). Six allergen groups were considered. % predicted pre-bronchodilator test (BD) and % change after BD were analysed for spirometry and plethysmography parameters. Results. A total of 1293 individuals were included, 54% (n = 698) adults and 69% (n = 891) with sensitization to >= 1 allergen group. %FEV1 was significantly higher and % change in FEV1 significantly lower in non-sensitized individuals. %sRaw was higher in polysensitized (vs non-sensitized). Conclusions. The presence of allergen sensitizations was significantly associated with worse key lung function parameters.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 9