[Evaluation of the degree of allergy in children up to 3 years of age with obstructive bronchitis based on the analysis of specific IGE antibodies by the RAST method].

In 53 children with obstructive bronchitis, levels of specific antibodies of IgE class directed against common allergens were calculated using the RAST-IgE method. On all 17 allergens were tested. In 20 cases (37.7%) reagins to selected allergens could not be demonstrated. In 33 children (62.3%) IgE antibodies were found, in 25 of which to more than two allergens. Most often antibodies to D. pteronyssimus and grass pollens were found. Only in 4 children (7.5%) antibodies to alimentary allergens could be demonstrated. The authors have stressed the possible role of allergization in development of pulmonological disorders.