Liu X, Wang X, Zhang X, et al. Allergic diseases influence symptom severity and T lymphocyte subgroups of children with tic disorders.
Jnl Investigative Medicine. 13 July 2021. DOI: 10.1136/jim-2021-001788
- Reviews the severity of tics and T lymphocyte subgroups in patients with tic disorders and allergic diseases
- 85 children (ages 6-10)- Compared TD but no allergic disease with chronic allergic diseases (including allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, asthma) and tic disorders (TD)
- Children with TD plus allergic diseases have heavier motor and vocal tic symptoms
- Children with TD plus allergic diseases had significantly lower levels of CD3, CD4, and CD4:CD8 than those with TD without allergic diseases
- Allergic disease aggravates imbalance of T lymphocyte subsets and cellular immune
dysfunction in children with TD
- Allergic diseases increased illness severity and cellular immune function is increased in children with TD
- Treat and prevent allergic diseases in children starting at diagnosis of TD
Gabriella True
