Levantamento de doença alérgica em estudos da área da saúde.

Abstract

There are different types of allergies whose severity of the reaction depends on individual characteristics, knowing the cause of allergic disease makes it possible to treat and prevent allergies. Therefore, the objective of this study is to verify the prevalence of allergic diseases and the factors associated with their development in academics in the health area. This is a cross-sectional, descriptive study with a quantitative approach, carried out with health academics from a public university in the city of Cajazeiras, Paraíba. Data from this study were collected through a questionnaire designed especially for this purpose and followed all ethical precepts. The most frequent causes of allergy were dust, whose mites present in its composition are potential allergens, and insect bites, in this case the venom of insects has allergenic substances, other factors associated with the development of allergies also identified were genetic, environmental, stressors and food. As for the most frequent types of allergic diseases, respiratory and skin diseases were pointed out. The prevalence of allergic diseases in health students was identified, as well as the profile of this sample identifying the influential factors in the development of allergic processes, thus enabling the appropriate treatment and prevention of allergies and possible injuries.