Volume 10
Number 2 July 2026Pattern of Atopic Diseases in Patients with Asthma Attended in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Faridpur, Bangladesh
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70357/jdamc.2026.v1002.05
Biswas MA1 , Alam MI2 , Sadat MN3 , Refat AC4
Abstract
Atopic diseases including asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, and allergic conjunctivitis are becoming increasingly prevalent in Bangladesh, especially in urban and semi-urban areas. Asthma, a chronic inflammatory airway disease, is frequently associated with other atopic conditions, forming recognizable patterns that can provide valuable insights into disease management. This cross-sectional study was conducted in outpatient department of respiratory medicine at a tertiary care hospital in Faridpur, Bangladesh from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2024, to explore the pattern of atopic diseases among asthma patients attended The OPD of Diabetic Association Medical College. A total 310 diagnosed asthma patients were included in the study among them 274 patients have allergic disease. Female patients (58.4%) had a slightly higher prevalence than males (41.6%). Mean age of the patients was 40.64 ± 17.82 (SD). The highest prevalence of atopic diseases was observed in the 21-30 age group. Total 88.4% patients have associated atopic diseases. About four fifth (79.7%) of them have allergic rhinitis, followed by allergic conjunctivitis 61.3% and atopic dermatitis 51.6%. As associated atopic disease, allergic rhinitis had the highest relation with the severity of asthma. These insights can contribute to improved diagnosis, treatment, and preventive strategies.
Keywords: Asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, atopic dermatitis
- Associate Professor, Department of Respiratory Medicine
- Assistant Professor, Department of Respiratory Medicine
- Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry
- Medical Officer, Department of Respiratory Medicine