Health Promotion and Prevention of Allergic Disease |
Soo Kweon Koo |
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Mary's Hospital, Busan, Korea. Chief123@chollian.net |
알레르기 질환의 건강증진과 예방 |
구수권 |
부산성모병원 이비인후과 |
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Abstract |
The prevalence of allergic diseases have been increasing over the last few decades. These diseases have become a global public health problem and a burden to health care resources. Allergen exposure in the high risk group is one of the numerous factors contributing to the developing and worsening allergic diseases. Thus, prevention is a very important strategy in treating allergic diseases. This review focuses on environmental risk factors and possible preventive methods in combating allergic diseases. |
Key Words:
Allergy;Prevention;Environmental factors;Allergen exposure |
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