Article
Age-dependent distribution of the atopic phenotype and allergen sensitization among asthmatic children in southern Taiwan.
Asian Pacific journal of allergy and immunology - 1 Sept 2016
Su Yu-Tsun, Yang Yung-Ning, Li Ying-Chun, Tsai Ching-Chung, Chen Li-Min, Lin Yung-Cheng, Niu Chen-Kuang, Tsai Yu-Cheng
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Asthma is divided into atopic and non-atopic phenotypes. The percentages of atopic asthma and allergen sensitization in patients of different ages have not been well studied. OBJECTIVE: To determine the percentage distribution of atopic and non-atopic phenotypes in different age groups of asthmatic children, and investigate the distribution of specific IgE to different allergens when stratified by age...
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