Skin Sensitivity of Various Pollen Allergens in Bronchial Asthma Patients in Desert and Non-Desert Area of Rajasthan

Abstract

Aim: This study was conducted to know the pattern of skin prick tests to various pollen allergens causing bronchial asthma in Rajasthan. Material and methods: A Total of 100 adult participants with the age group of 16 to 55 years were enrolled for this study who were diagnosed as Bronchial Asthma based on GINA Guidelines in Department of Respiratory Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur Rajasthan. Results: In present study 84% cases are positive with pollen allergen and profile of various pollen allergens with skin test positivity from ascending to descending order are ProsopisJuliflora 45% followed by PennisitumTyphoides 43%, Amaranthus Spinosus 40%, Suaeda Fruticosa 37%, Argemone Maxicana 36%, Holoptetia Integifolia 35%, Parthentum Hysterophorus 32%, Ricinus Communis 31%, Impereta Cylindrical 30%, Casia Siamea, Giynandropis Gynandra and Brassic Campestris 28% CyodonDactylon 27% Azudurirechtha Indica 25%, Albizzia Lebbek, ChemopodiumAlbum 21% each.Conclusion:The common allergen in both desert and non-desert area are ProsopisJuliflora. The conclusion of this study will definitely help clinicians in not only to know the avoidance of allergen but also in minimizing the number of allergens for skin prick test in patients of asthma residing in Rajasthan.