The epidemiology of ocular and nasal allergy in the United States, 1988-1994
K Singh, S Axelrod, L Bielory - Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2010 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Allergies give rise to the fifth-leading group of chronic diseases. However,
the specific prevalence of ocular allergy is poorly described. OBJECTIVE: We sought to
provide a more accurate representation of the epidemiology of ocular allergy in the United
States. METHODS: The National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey III performed in
the United States from 1988-1994 was the source for the data collected. Items from the
questionnaire regarding ocular and nasal allergy symptoms in relation to skin prick testing …
the specific prevalence of ocular allergy is poorly described. OBJECTIVE: We sought to
provide a more accurate representation of the epidemiology of ocular allergy in the United
States. METHODS: The National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey III performed in
the United States from 1988-1994 was the source for the data collected. Items from the
questionnaire regarding ocular and nasal allergy symptoms in relation to skin prick testing …
