The Prevalence of Rhinitis and Its Association with Smoking in a Nationwide Survey of Saudi Adults, 2017

Saud Mohammed Saud Aleisa; Abdulaziz Saud Fahad Aljuaid; Abdulaziz Fahad Altowairqi; Ali Yasen Ali Ahmed; Abdulrahman Omar Mansy

doi:10.12816/0043099

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The Prevalence of Rhinitis and Its Association with Smoking in a Nationwide Survey of Saudi Adults, 2017

Authors:

Saud Mohammed Saud Aleisa | Abdulaziz Saud Fahad Aljuaid | Abdulaziz Fahad Altowairqi | Ali Yasen Ali Ahmed | Abdulrahman Omar Mansy

Publisher:

Pan Arab League of Continuous Medical Education

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine 2018 Vol.70 Issue 2, pp.329-332

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2018

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

111576

Frequency:

Quarterly

eISSN:

20907125

pISSN:

16872002

DOI:

10.12816/0043099

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Abstract:

 Background: Rhinitis is a common worldwide disease affecting more than 20% of people in many western and developing countries as well.Objectives: Assessing the prevalence of rhinitis and its association with smoking in a nationwide survey of Saudi adults.Methods: A national wide survey based on a cross-sectional study conducted among general adult Saudi population during the period from August to November 2017Results: About 32.85% of the subjects suffered from nasal allergies, 29.5% suffer from runny nose, 31.4% had sneezing and itchy nose and 28.9% had red and itchy eye. The overall prevalence of rhinitis after diagnosis and revising the medical history of respondents was 32.8%. There was a significant association between the younger ages, male gender with the prevalence of rhinitis. Also, a highly significant association was found between smoking status and higher prevalence of rhinitis.Conclusion: The overall prevalence of rhinitis was high among Saudi subjects and it was significantly associated with smoking status. Educational programs and good lifestyle and habits would play an important role in decreasing the prevalence of rhinitis among Saudi population.

Article Details

The Prevalence of Rhinitis and Its Association with Smoking in a Nationwide Survey of Saudi Adults, 2017

Authors:

Saud Mohammed Saud Aleisa | Abdulaziz Saud Fahad Aljuaid | Abdulaziz Fahad Altowairqi | Ali Yasen Ali Ahmed | Abdulrahman Omar Mansy

Publisher:

Pan Arab League of Continuous Medical Education

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine 2018 Vol.70 Issue 2, pp.329-332

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2018

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

111576

Frequency:

Quarterly

eISSN:

20907125

pISSN:

16872002

DOI:

10.12816/0043099

Descriptors:

SMOKING

RHINITIS

RESPIRATORY DISEASES

ALLERGY

HEALTH SURVEYS

SAUDI ARABIA

TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY

Rhinitis

Prevalence

Association

Smoking

KSA

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Saud Mohammed Saud Aleisa | Abdulaziz Saud Fahad Aljuaid | Abdulaziz Fahad Altowairqi | Ali Yasen Ali Ahmed | Abdulrahman Omar Mansy

Publisher: Pan Arab League of Continuous Medical Education

Main Topics: Medicine

Journal: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine 2018 Vol.70 Issue 2, pp.329-332

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2018

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 111576

Frequency: Quarterly

eISSN: 20907125

pISSN: 16872002

DOI: 10.12816/0043099

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Saud Mohammed Saud Aleisa | Abdulaziz Saud Fahad Aljuaid | Abdulaziz Fahad Altowairqi | Ali Yasen Ali Ahmed | Abdulrahman Omar Mansy

Publisher:

Pan Arab League of Continuous Medical Education

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine 2018 Vol.70 Issue 2, pp.329-332

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2018

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

111576

Frequency:

Quarterly

eISSN:

20907125

pISSN:

16872002

DOI:

10.12816/0043099