Conclusion
This large population-based study of allergic patients in mainland China
found that the prevalence of
allergens displayed obvious and distinctive patterns among regions, age
groups and seasons. Based on previous studies, the reasons for the above
results may include lifestyle factors, socioeconomic factors, genetic
predispositions, climate, sexual hormones, cross-reactivity and so on.
The factors were so complicated that deeper studies are needed. Our
article may help clinicians find effective individualized treatments for
unique patient groups. Researchers may obtain some instructions for
deeper studies on the epidemiology of allergic diseases.