Sensitization to cat allergens in non–cat owner patients with respiratory allergy
O Gulbahar, A Sin, N Mete, A Kokuludag… - Annals of Allergy …, 2003 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Cats represent one of the most important sources of indoor allergens. The
sensitization rate can reach up to 60% in western countries. Keeping cats indoors is
uncommon in big cities in Turkey, but cats living in the streets are common. OBJECTIVE: To
investigate the prevalence of sensitization to cats in patients with respiratory allergy from
Izmir, Turkey, and its relationship to home cat allergen levels. METHODS: A total of 387
patients (70.8% female; mean age, 34.3 years) with respiratory allergic diseases (rhinitis …
sensitization rate can reach up to 60% in western countries. Keeping cats indoors is
uncommon in big cities in Turkey, but cats living in the streets are common. OBJECTIVE: To
investigate the prevalence of sensitization to cats in patients with respiratory allergy from
Izmir, Turkey, and its relationship to home cat allergen levels. METHODS: A total of 387
patients (70.8% female; mean age, 34.3 years) with respiratory allergic diseases (rhinitis …
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