M. Z. Anwar, A. F. Anjum, M. Ur Rehman, S. A. A. Gardezi, I. Rafique, A. Asad, M. R. Ul I. Hashmi, S. Shoaib, S. N. Hashmi, T. Laique

Correlation between atopy and Covid-19: A cross sectional study

M. Z. Anwar, A. F. Anjum, M. Ur Rehman, S. A. A. Gardezi, I. Rafique, A. Asad, M. R. Ul I. Hashmi, S. Shoaib, S. N. Hashmi, T. Laique



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ABSTRACT

The whole world is facing one of the biggest health related disasters of the century. As a novel disease, Covid-19 has so many parameters yet to explore.

Objectives: To explore any correlation between atopy and Covid-19 among residents of Gujrat and Kharian, Punjab, Pakistan.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Methodology: This study with enrolled subjects (n=206) was carried out after ethical review committee’s (ERC) approval at Life Diabetes Centre, Gujrat and CMH Kharian Medical College (CKMC), over a period of 3 months, Kharian-Pakistan. Both male and female medical subjects were enrolled.

Statistical analysis: Data was analyzed by SPSS software, version 17. Parameters like gender, allergy and treatment taken were presented as frequency and percentage. Chi square was applied to see the correlation with p-value <0.05 as significant.

Results: Total 206 patients were randomly selected, 89 male and 117 females. Among 206, only 13 patients had allergy from different allergens. Only 2 patients required hospitalization and injectable treatment.

Conclusion: We concluded that there is strong affiliation between atopy and Covid-19 presentations.

Key Words: Covid-19, Atopy, Treatment and Gender



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