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Original Article

Korean J Pediatr. 2006;49(6):643-647. Published online June 15, 2006.

Correlation of inhalant MAST on chronically coughing children

Jung Min JM Yun¹, Eui Jung EJ Roh¹, Jae Woo JW Lim¹, Eun Jung EJ Choen¹, Kyoung Og KO Ko¹, Young Hyuk YH Lee¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Konyang University, Daejeon, Korea

Correspondence Eun Jung EJ Choen ,Email: kcm1000@kyuh.co.kr

Abstract

Purpose
: Recently, incidences of chronic cough with allergic disease have been increased. The identification of specific allergens for chronically coughing children is significant for diagnosis, proper treatment and prevention. The aim of this study was to identify significant contributors for sensitization in chronically coughing children.
Methods
: A total of 106 children, aged 1-6 years, visiting for chronic cough(>3 weeks), were tested for inhalant multiple allergosorbent assay(MAST), eosinophil count and total IgE. Parents completed a questionnaire on past history of atopy(infantile eczema) and bronchiolitis, family history of allergy, breastfeeding, smoking, pets and floor coverings at home.
Results
: Significant contributors for sensitization were : age(4-6 years), infantile eczema, positive family history of allergy and smoking by family.
Conclusion
: We were able to identify significant contributors for sensitization in chronically coughing children.

Keywords :Chronic cough , Inhalant MAST