Abstract:

Objective   To estimate common allergic antigens and analyze its epidemiologic data in Shandong province. Methods   Skin prick tests of 30 types of allergopharma allergens were made on 2218 patients with suspected allergic rhinitis. Results   1619 patients (73%) had positive reactions, 486 of which had single positive allergen and 1133 had over two positive allergens. Dust mites were the most common in 1164 cases(71.9%) , house dust mites were the second in 1125 cases (69.5%). Conclusion   Dust mites and house dust mites are the most common allergic antigens in patients with allergic rhinitis in Shandong province, and pollens and molds follow them.

Key words: Skin prick test, Allergic rhinitis; , Allergen;