Sweety Bindiya Aubroo Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Nose, Neck Surgery, Oral cancer, Skull, Eye vision
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Muhimbili National Hospital, Box 65001, Dar es Salaam,Tanzania
Working at Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Muhimbili National Hospital, Box 65001, Dar es Salaam, Place of living is Tanzania. Subjects of Specialization are Nose, Neck Surgery, Oral cancer, Skull, Eye vision.
Research Article Open Access
Author(s): Zephania Saitabau Abraham, Sweety Bindiya Aubroo, Victor Mashamba, Daudi Ntunaguzi Kassim Babu Mapondella and Enica Richard Massawe
Background: An estimation of about 1.4 billion people are suffering from allergic rhinitis worldwide. Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common debilitating disorder that can adversely affect the quality of life and the academic performance of school-age children and its prevalence has steadily increased during the last decades. Data on the prevalence of allergic rhinitis among secondary school students is scarce despite its reported impact on academic performance of students. The aim of this study was thus to determine the prevalence of allergic rhinitis and its clinical presentation among secondary school students in Kinondoni District which is one of the largest districts in Dar es Salaam Region. Methods: A community based, cross-sectional prospective study was conducted in selected seconda... view moreĀ»