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Prevalence of ocular symptoms in patients suffering from allergic rhinitis in an Indian suburb: A cross-sectional study

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Author Details : Divyanshi Singh, Vibham Gulati*, Trilok Chand Guleria, Disha Sharma, Iqbal Singh

Volume : 6, Issue : 3, Year : 2023

Article Page : 78-80

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijoas.2023.018

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Abstract

Introduction: Allergic rhinitis (AR) also presents with multiple ocular symptoms such as itching, lacrimation, and bloodshot eyes which has an impact on patients’ life in areas of sleep, learning ability and job.
Aim & Objective: Evaluation of prevalence of ocular symptoms in patients with allergic rhinitis.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted in a health centre in India's suburban area. Between August 2022 and July 2023, 140 patients with AR were recruited in a systematic manner. During registration, medical history and information about concomitant disease, such as allergic diseases, medication, AR duration, and the presence of ocular symptoms, was gathered through interviews and physical tests.
Result: A total of 140 patients were included in the study who fulfilled the eligibility criteria. The average age was 27.3 years (+13.6 years), with men accounting for 63.7% (n=89). Comorbidities were seen in ten (7.14%) of the patients. Eye irritation, lacrimation, red eyes, and swollen eyelids were reported in 71 (50.70%), 37 (26.40%), 24 (17.14%), and 8 (5.71%) individuals, respectively ().
Conclusion: Symptoms of eye irritation, lacrimation, red eyes and swollen eyelids were reported in 71 (50.70%), 37 (26.40%), 24 (17.14%), and 8 (5.71%) individuals, respectively. The ocular symptoms in patients with AR might have a major impact on their quality of life.

Keywords: ENT disease, Ocular, Allergic rhinitis, Immunology, Allergy

How to cite : Singh D, Gulati V, Guleria T C, Sharma D, Singh I, Prevalence of ocular symptoms in patients suffering from allergic rhinitis in an Indian suburb: A cross-sectional study. J Otorhinolaryngol Allied Sci 2023;6(3):78-80

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