Allergy diagnosis in childhood
Jarisch, R.; Sandor, I.
Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift 89(13): 455-459
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0043-5325 PMID: 878491 Document Number: 119583
The determination of total IgE with the PRIST as well as its relevance to paediatric diseases is discussed. An allergic basis to bronchial asthma is detected by RAST in 80% of affected children, which contrasts with only 50% positive results found in adults. The most important allergens are grass pollens, house dust, house dust mite, cat hair, guinea-pig hair and moulds. The existence of pscyhosomatic factors as the sole cause of asthma is questioned. Furthermore, hyposensitization treatment is discussed and emphasis laid on the importance of suppressor-T-cells.