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Review Article
Determinants of sensitization to allergen in infants and young children
Hyeong Yun Kim, Youn Ho Shin, Man Yong Han
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2014;57(5):205-210.   Published online May 31, 2014

Atopic sensitization is a complex phenomenon that changes dynamically with age throughout childhood; its prevalence increases with age in young children. Additionally, with increasing age, the prevalence of sensitization to inhalant allergens and the prevalence of polysensitization to allergens increase. It is also well established that the development of atopic sensitization is the result of a complex interplay of genetic...

Original Article
Prevalence and comorbidity of allergic diseases in preschool children
Hyeong Yun Kim, Eun Byul Kwon, Ji Hyeon Baek, Youn Ho Shin, Hye Yung Yum, Hye Mi Jee, Jung Won Yoon, Man Yong Han
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2013;56(8):338-342.   Published online August 27, 2013
Purpose

Allergic disease and its comorbidities significantly influence the quality of life. Although the comorbidities of allergic diseases are well described in adult populations, little is known about them in preschool children. In the present study, we aimed to assess the prevalence and comorbidity of allergic diseases in Korean preschool children.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study comprising 615 Korean children (age, 3...